Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Chicken and Heart of Palm Filling (Pastel de Frango com Palmito)
A quick and savory filling for homemade pastries using shredded chicken and creamy hearts of palm, perfect for easy snacks and family favourites.
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Ingredients
500g shredded chicken
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy catupiry-style soft cheese (requeijão cremoso)
Salt to taste
250g hearts of palm, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g creamy catupiry-style soft cheese (requeijão cremoso)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
The main ingredients are readily available in most large grocery stores. For 'hearts of palm', check the canned vegetable aisle or the international foods section. For 'requeijão cremoso', look in the refrigerated cheese section of Latin American or Brazilian specialty grocers; if unavailable, a high-quality cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and heavy cream can serve as a substitute for the texture, though the authentic Brazilian taste is specific to requeijão.
Preparation method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- Sauté the diced onion until translucent
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped hearts of palm to the pan
- Season with salt to taste and stir well to combine
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the creamy soft cheese and mix until you have a smooth, creamy filling
- Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the filling thickens slightly
- Remove from the heat and let it cool completely before using to fill your pastries
Observations
This creamy chicken and heart of palm filling is a delicious, no-fuss option for making authentic homemade Brazilian pastries. The combination of tender shredded chicken and the mild, delicate texture of hearts of palm, all brought together with the richness of cream cheese, makes for a versatile filling that works beautifully in both fried and baked pastries.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe with a comforting, familiar flavor, and a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Its simplicity makes it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or for when you want to serve tasty homemade appetizers that everyone will love.
It is a crowd-pleasing recipe with a comforting, familiar flavor, and a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Its simplicity makes it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or for when you want to serve tasty homemade appetizers that everyone will love.
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