Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie with Mashed Potato Topping (Escondidinho de frango)
Discover how to make this comforting and savory Brazilian chicken pie, featuring succulent shredded chicken and a smooth potato mash topping.
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Ingredients
500 g chicken breast, cubed
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion cream soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
1 kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 packet onion cream soup mix
800 ml milk
3 cups cooked rice
Grated mozzarella cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Fresh produce and chicken can be found at local markets or supermarkets. Onion cream soup mix is available in the dry goods aisle of most supermarkets. Mozzarella can be purchased at dairy counters. Coriander is widely available at local markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until soft, mashing them with the butter, and setting aside
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion
- Add the cubed chicken and brown them
- Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, green olives, and coriander. Cook for a few minutes
- In a separate container, mix the onion cream soup mix with the milk
- Pour the onion cream and milk mixture over the sautéed chicken
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens
- In a baking dish greased with butter, assemble the dish
- Create a base layer with the creamy chicken
- Cover with a layer of cooked rice
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes
- Finish with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden
Observations
The chicken escondidinho is a staple of Brazilian cuisine, celebrated for its comforting blend of textures and flavors. This dish is perfect for those seeking a practical yet nutritious meal that appeals to the whole family. It consists of layers of succulent shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a velvety mashed potato base, finished with a golden layer of melted cheese, making it a versatile option for both everyday dining and special occasions.
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