Brazilian Pie
Experience the comforting, savory delight of Brazilian Pie, a flaky, golden-crusted creation filled with creamy shredded chicken and flavorful aromatics. This dish combines a buttery homemade pastry with a hearty filling of diced tomatoes, softened cream cheese, sautéed onions, and garlic, making it a show-stopping recipe perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. The rich, satisfying chicken mixture pairs beautifully with the crisp, melt-in-your-mouth crust, baked to perfection and glazed for a hint of shine. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make dish serves six and is perfect for those craving a taste of Brazilian-inspired comfort food. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finish and enjoy every indulgent bite of this savory pie!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.25 cup Cold water
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 unit Egg yolk, beaten (for glazing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
Add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
Add the shredded chicken and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is creamy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
On a floured surface, divide the chilled dough into two portions. Roll out the first portion into a circle large enough to line the bottom and sides of your pie dish.
Gently press the rolled dough into the pie dish and trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Spoon the chicken filling evenly into the crust-lined pie dish.
Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by pinching them together or crimping with a fork. Trim any excess dough.
Brush the top crust with the beaten egg yolk for a golden glaze.
Make a few small cuts into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
