Fricassee de Frango Gratinado (Creamy Brazilian Chicken Fricassee)

This creamy Brazilian chicken fricassee is topped with cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese and makes a satisfying weeknight casserole dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 526 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoons milk
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (7.6 ounce) can table cream
• 2 pounds bone-in chicken breast
• 7 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken breast, water, and chicken bouillon in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook until chicken is no longer pink, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Remove chicken to a cutting board, reserving broth. Shred chicken using 2 forks.

Step 4

Whisk 2 cups plus 1 1/2 tablespoon milk, egg yolks, and all-purpose flour into the reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and corn. Remove from heat and whisk in cream.

Step 5

Pour chicken mixture into a baking dish. Spread cottage cheese on top and cover with sliced mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.