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Chicken Pastel

BY :Bebs | Published: 03/29/ 2022 | Updated:03/29/ 2022 | 1 Comment

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Try this creamy and delectable Chicken Pastel recipe. Made with chicken, sausages, and vegetables smothered in a rich savory white sauce. Perfectly delicious with bread or steamed rice.

Filipino chicken pastel with chorizo de Bilbao, sausages, and vegetables in a creamy white sauce..

This hearty stew is so simple to make but delivers a very flavorful dish that the whole family would surely love. It is a great dish to serve during special occasions but it is also easy enough for a humble family dinner. Chicken Pastel is somewhat similar to Chicken ala King as they both have creamy sauces and almost have the same set of ingredients.

  • What is Chicken Pastel?
  • Ingredients You'll Need
  • Tips for cooking Chicken Pastel
  • How to Serve and Store
  • Recipe Video
  • Printable Recipe
  • Chicken Pastel
  • Traditional Chicken Pastel
  • More Chicken Recipes

What is Chicken Pastel?

Chicken pastel in a serving bowl.

It is a Filipino creamy chicken stew adapted from the Spanish Pastel de Pollo, a chicken pot pie dish. Similarly, it is traditionally cooked in a casserole, covered with a pie crust, and then baked until golden.

However, this recipe is so much easier for you as you don't need to do the additional work and effort of making the pie crust. It is also made extra special with slices of chorizo de Bilbao, sausages, whole mushrooms, all-purpose cream, and evaporated milk.

Ingredients You'll Need

Chicken pastel ingredients.

Chicken - Bone-in chicken pieces work best for this recipe. The flavor of the bone spreads out into the stew giving it a richer flavor. If you prefer boneless chicken, try using chicken thigh fillets instead of chicken breasts.

Chorizo de Bilbao is a Filipino dry pork sausage. If unavailable, you may substitute it with Chinese sausage.

Champignon mushrooms are also known as white button mushrooms. You may also use fresh mushrooms if preferred. If whole mushrooms are unavailable, you may alternatively use the sliced ones too.

Butter -enhances the flavor and adds a creamy and velvety flavor to the sauce.

Fish sauce and soy sauce add a savor and umami to the dish.

Vegetables - Potato, carrot, and bell pepper extend the serving of the dish. They also add color, texture, and of course, flavor.

Hotdogs - also extend the serving of the dish and adds texture and flavor. If chicken hotdogs or Vienna sausages are not available, you may use regular hotdogs.

All-purpose cream + Evaporated milk - for a creamier and richer sauce.

Water - alternatively, you may use chicken stock for a deeper flavor.

Tips for cooking Chicken Pastel

Steps on how to cook chicken pastel recipe.
  • Cut the potatoes and carrots in the same size and shape to have them cook at the same time and evenly. To cut into batonnet is to simply cut in stick-shaped cuts. The typical size of a batonnet cut is ¼ inch by ¼ inch by 2 inches long.
  • Pan-frying the vegetables will help them stay firm and seal in their flavor before adding to the stew.
  • To avoid the cream from curdling, make sure your cream is at room temperature before adding it to the stew. Also, make sure to just bring it to a gentle simmer instead of a boil.

How to Serve and Store

Creamy Filipino chicken pastel.

Chicken Pastel is delicious as a main dish with steamed rice for hearty and filling lunch or dinner. You may also enjoy it with a slice of bread for a lighter meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave until heated through.

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Filipino chicken pastel in a serving bowl.
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Chicken Pastel

4.89 from 9 votes
Try this creamy and delectable Chicken Pastel recipe. Made with chicken,sausages, and vegetables smothered in a rich savory white sauce. Perfectly delicious with bread or steamed rice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large potato cut batonnet
  • 1 medium carrot cut batonnet
  • 1 piece chorizo de Bilbao sliced diagonally
  • 3-4 pieces chicken hotdogs or 1 can Vienna sausage cut into half-inch rounds
  • 1 small can whole Champignon mushrooms drained then cut into halves if too big
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds chicken leg quarters cut into serving pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small green bell peppers cut into cubes
  • 1 small red bell pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 can evaporated milk 150ml
  • 1 pack all-purpose cream 250 ml
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 2 tablespoons oil, 1 medium carrot, 1 large potato
    In a wide pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the potato and carrot cubes until the sides are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
  • 1 piece chorizo de Bilbao, 3-4 pieces chicken hotdogs or 1 can Vienna sausage, 1 small can whole Champignon mushrooms
    Next, fry the Chorizo de Bilbao, hotdogs, and mushrooms. Remove the hotdogs and mushrooms from the pan as they become just lightly browned and set them aside.
  • 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic
    Add the butter to the pan. Once melted add the onions and cook until lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes. Then add garlic cook for a minute.
  • 2 pounds chicken leg quarters, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    Add the chicken pieces and stir in fish sauce and ground pepper. Cook, stirring from time to time until the chicken turns opaque, about 5 minutes. This will let the chicken absorb the seasoning.
  • 1 cup water
    Juices will come out from the chicken after this time but you may add 1 cup of water if it is too dry. Then cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes stirring from time to time.
  • 1 small green bell peppers, 1 small red bell pepper, 1 can evaporated milk
    Add back the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, hotdogs, and bell peppers. Stir to distribute. Lower heat and add the evaporated milk. Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.
  • 1 pack all-purpose cream, 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    Add soy sauce and all-purpose cream. Stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes creamy and thick.
  • Salt and pepper
    Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  • Serve while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 737mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2494IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
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Traditional Chicken Pastel

If you would like to make it the traditional way, here is the recipe for the dough and the added procedure:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½  cup cold unsalted butter - cut into small cubes
  • 3-5 tablespoons cold water
  1. In a mixing bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in butter using the mixer by pulsing until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining.
  3. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough is no longer too crumbly and holds together when squeezed.
  4. Transfer to a lightly floured surface. Pull them together to form a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll it out to flatten in a round shape wide enough to cover a pie dish or oven-safe skillet/pan.
  5. Transfer the chicken Pastel filling to a pie dish or if you cooked it in an oven-safe skillet, simply lay the dough on top to cover the whole skillet or pie dish. Trim the dough if needed then tuck the edges. Make some slits on top for the steam to release while baking.
  6. Bake at 200ºC/400ºF for 30-40 minutes or until the crust becomes golden brown.

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  1. Gerry says

    December 10, 2022 at 5:33 am

    4 stars
    Easy to prepare and cook. Not so expensive, Looks so delicious

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