Pastel de Pollo y Arroz
A savory pie or casserole featuring tender chicken and rice baked in a flavorful sauce, often with vegetables. It's a comforting and complete meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast(cut into small cubes)
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)(chopped)
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Grated cheese (e.g., mozzarella or Paraguayan cheese)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Curry powder or turmeric(optional, for color and flavor)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the cubed chicken breast, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and curry powder (if using). Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- 4
Stir in the cooked rice and mix well to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, milk, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the chicken and rice mixture in the skillet and stir gently.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top.
- 7
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
- 8
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can use leftover cooked chicken and rice for this recipe.
- ✓Add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- ✓If you don't have Paraguayan cheese, mozzarella or a mild white cheese works well.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a layer of béchamel sauce for a creamier pie.
- For a crust, you can line the baking dish with a simple pastry dough before adding the filling.