Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chicken Pie (Torta cremosa de frango)
This creamy chicken pie is a classic of Brazilian home cooking, featuring a practical crust paired with a juicy and flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions)
5 eggs
1 package (approx. 200 g) table cream
100 g prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
1 egg
100 g margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
250 g cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley and green onions)
5 eggs
1 package (approx. 200 g) table cream
100 g prato cheese, cubed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pinch baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients at any local grocery store or supermarket. For the prato cheese, you may use a substitute such as Muenster or a mild Havarti, although fresh mozzarella can also work in a pinch.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, the egg, the margarine, the teaspoon of baking powder, and the salt in a bowl.
- Work the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Grease a baking pan and spread the dough to cover the bottom and sides.
- Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion, tomato sauce, and fresh herbs.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sautéed mixture and mix well.
- Spread the chicken filling evenly over the raw dough.
- Distribute the cheese cubes over the chicken.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and incorporate the yolks.
- Add the table cream, salt, black pepper, and the pinch of baking powder to the egg mixture.
- Pour the cream mixture over the filling, covering it completely.
- Bake in a preheated medium-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Observations
A perfect choice for quick meals, this savory pie is a crowd-pleaser known for its soft texture and well-seasoned chicken filling. It brings comfort and tradition to the table with every bite.
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