Creamy Chicken Pot Pie (Empadão)

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie (Empadão)

2h 10min
8 servings
Medium

Recipe for a chicken pot pie with a creamy filling, spectacular crust, and the option to add cheese and cream cheese to the topping.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Recheio
  • 1 de Onion
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Tomato
  • Shredded chicken
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Olives
  • Annatto powder (or paprika)
  • Canned corn
  • Parsley and chives
  • 1 de Egg
  • Chicken broth
  • Cream cheese
Massa
  • All-purpose flour
  • Butter
  • Egg
  • Salt
Cobertura
  • 1 de Egg (for brushing)
  • Cream cheese (for topping) opcional
  • Mozzarella cheese opcional

Instructions

1
refogar

Sauté the onion in olive oil until lightly golden in a skillet.

1min
2
refogar

Add the garlic and sauté again.

30s
3
refogar

Add the tomato and cook the ingredients well.

2min
4
misturar

Incorporate the already shredded chicken into the sautéed mixture.

30s
5
temperar

Season the filling with salt, pepper, oregano, annatto powder, olives, canned corn, and finish with parsley and chives.

1min
6
misturar

Prepare the binding cream by mixing one egg, the chicken broth, and the cream cheese.

45s
7
cozinhar

Pour the binding cream over the chicken filling and cook for a few more minutes to thicken and become very creamy.

3min
8
misturar

For the crust, combine the flour, butter, eggs, and salt.

1min
9
sovar

Knead the dough ingredients until a smooth ball forms (approximately 1/3 of the dough will be for the base and sides, and 1/3 for the top crust).

2min
10
abrir

Roll out the first portion of the dough between two plastic sheets, keeping an even thickness, and line the bottom of the baking dish, pressing firmly around the edges.

3min
11
abrir

Roll out the remaining dough and cut strips to form the sides of the pot pie, pressing to secure the joint with the base.

3min

Dica: Press the edges well to seal the side.

12
rechear

Fill the dish with all the prepared creamy filling.

1min

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13
pincelar

Brush the edge of the dough with beaten egg to ensure the top crust adheres.

30s
14
cobrir

Top the filling with cream cheese and mozzarella (or fillings of your choice).

1min

Dica: The additional toppings are optional.

15
fechar

Use the remaining dough to cover the pot pie, adjusting the top crust and sealing the edges with the bottom dough.

2min

Dica: Remember that approximately 1/3 of the dough was designated for this top crust.

16
cortar

Make light superficial cuts on the top crust with a knife for decoration.

30s

Dica: This will make the pot pie look visually more appealing when baked.

17
pincelar

Brush the top crust with beaten egg.

15s
18
assar

Bake the pot pie in a preheated oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 1 hour and a half to ensure the crust is fully cooked and wonderful.

90min
180°C

Dica: The extended time ensures the crust is completely baked.

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Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panelaassadeirarolo

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