Pastel is one of the most famous and appreciated Brazilian recipes in the country. In each region you can find a variety of flavors of this delicious savory snack. But best of all, you can prepare the dish at home. That’s why Guia da Cozinha has selected an irresistible recipe for homemade chicken pasta.
Best of all, these quantities make up to 10 units and you can serve the whole family! The crispy texture of the dough and the well-seasoned filling will be a hit at your home. Separate the ingredients and get to work, you won’t regret trying it!
See full instructions below:
Homemade Chicken Pie
Time: 1h20
Performance: 10 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 500 g of wheat flour approximately
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (tea) of warm water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons of cachaça
- Oil for frying
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 chopped seedless tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
- 1 cup (tea) of Catupiry® cream cheese
Preparation method:
- For the filling, in a pan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato and chicken and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and parsley, add the ricotta and mix.
- For the dough, in a bowl, mix the flour, salt and yeast.
- In a blender, blend the water, oil and cachaça.
- Knead with the flour until you get a smooth dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Add more flour if necessary. Divide the dough into 10 balls.
- Open each one with the help of a rolling pin and divide the filling between them.
- Close and press the edges with a fork.
- Fry in very hot oil, drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.
Source: Terra

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