Description
This Brazilian Chicken Pot Pie, known as Torta de Frango in Brazil, is a delicious savory pie that brings together shredded chicken, vegetables, and a creamy cheese filling, all baked into a golden perfection. A comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or requeijão
For the Batter:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Add the filling ingredients: Add peas, corn, shredded chicken, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, oregano, and parsley. Cook until combined.
- Prepare the cheese filling: Stir in cream cheese until creamy.
- Make the batter: Blend milk, eggs, vegetable oil, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the pie: Pour half of the batter into the dish, add the chicken mixture, then top with the remaining batter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pie is often served at gatherings or as a weeknight dinner.
- Requeijão or cream cheese can be used for the cheesy filling.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
