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Creamy Chicken Pastel (Chicken Pot Pie Filipino Style)

Creamy Chicken Pastel is a festive Filipino dish that marries tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and colorful vegetables in a luxurious cream sauce. This Spanish-influenced stew represents Filipino ingenuity, transforming European culinary traditions into a beloved local comfort food that graces both special occasions and family dinners. While traditionally served in a flaky pie crust, this streamlined version focuses on the rich, velvety filling, making it an accessible yet elegant dish that captures the essence of Filipino home cooking.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino , American

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade (Para sa Pagpapaalat ng Manok)
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed (hiniwa ng parisukat)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce toyo
  • 1 piece lime or 3 pieces calamansi
For the Stew Base (Para sa Sarsa)
  • 1 piece Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 1 piece Chorizo de Bilbao sliced (hiniwang chorizo)
  • 4 pieces hotdogs sliced diagonally (hiniwang hotdog)
  • 15 ounces all-purpose cream
  • 1 piece onion chopped (sibuyas)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (bawang)
  • ¾ cup water tubig
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil mantika
Vegetables (Gulay)
  • 1 piece potato cubed (patatas)
  • 1 piece carrot sliced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper sliced (pulang siling pangsigang)
  • 1 piece green bell pepper sliced (berdeng siling pangsigang)
  • ¾ cup button mushroom sliced (kabute)
Seasonings (Pampalasa)
  • salt asin to taste
  • ground black pepper pamintang durog to taste

Instructions

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  1. Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, combine 2 lbs cubed chicken breast with ¼ cup soy sauce (toyo) and juice from 1 piece lime or 3 pieces calamansi. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil (mantika) in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat (180°C/350°F). Add 1 chopped onion (sibuyas) and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic (bawang) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the sliced Chorizo de Bilbao (hiniwang chorizo) and cook until the oils release, about 2-3 minutes. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and sauté until light brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in ¾ cup water (tubig) and bring to a boil. Add 1 piece Knorr Chicken Cube (pancalang manok), cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C/165°F.
  5. Add the sliced hotdogs (hiniwang hotdog) and cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the cubed potato (patatas) and sliced carrot. Pour in 15 ounces all-purpose cream and cover, cooking for 8 minutes.
  6. Add the sliced button mushrooms (kabute), red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for a final 3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt (asin) and ground black pepper (pamintang durog) to taste. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
  8. Serve hot with steaming white rice (kanin) or crusty pan de sal. For best results, maintain medium-low heat (160°C/320°F) when working with the cream to prevent curdling.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor, just remove bones before serving
  • Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor
  • Add a splash of white wine while sautéing for extra depth
  • Toast garlic until golden brown for nuttier flavor
  • Stir cream gently to prevent curdling
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken

Nutrition Information

Calories 607kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 60g (120%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1966mg (82%) Potassium 1369mg (39%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3659IU (73%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% Daily Value*

Calories 607kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 60g 120%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1966mg 82%
Potassium 1369mg 29%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3659IU 73%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.