Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Chicken Escondidinho (Escondidinho de frango e)
Learn how to make a comforting and creamy Brazilian chicken escondidinho. This traditional layered bake is the perfect wholesome dish for a hearty lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cubed
1kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, diced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
1kg potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, diced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 packet onion soup mix
800ml milk
3 cups cooked white rice
Shredded mozzarella cheese, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and pantry staples at local markets and grocery stores in Apia. The onion soup mix is typically available in the dry goods or soup aisle. As a substitute for fresh cilantro, flat-leaf parsley can be used if preferred, and any mild melting cheese is a suitable alternative to mozzarella.
Preparation method
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until tender, then mashing them with the butter; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the cubed chicken to the pan and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, green olives, and cilantro. Cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix and the milk until smooth.
- Pour the milk and onion mixture over the sautéed chicken.
- Simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with a little butter to prepare for assembly.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly as the base layer.
- Add a layer of the cooked white rice over the chicken.
- Evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the rice layer.
- Top with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Observations
The chicken escondidinho is a true staple of Brazilian home cooking, celebrated for its deeply satisfying layers of flavor and texture. This recipe is a fantastic choice for those looking for a practical yet nourishing meal that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole family. Featuring a base of succulent shredded chicken combined with fluffy rice and crowned with a velvety mashed potato topping and golden melted cheese, it is a versatile dish that works just as well for a casual weeknight dinner as it does for a special weekend gathering.
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