⭐ Description
This Chicken Pastel is a creamy, comforting Filipino dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich, slightly sweet cream sauce. It’s warm, hearty, and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 35 mins
⏱ Total Time: 50 mins
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🔥 Nutrition: ~520 kcal | 30g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 carrot (diced)
1 cup potatoes (cubed)
½ cup bell peppers (optional)
½ cup raisins (for that classic sweet touch)
1 cup all-purpose cream (or evaporated milk)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sugar (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
Sauté aromatics
Melt butter in a pan
Cook garlic and onion until fragrant
Cook vegetables
Add carrots and potatoes
Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender
Add chicken
Stir in cooked chicken and mix well
Make creamy sauce
Sprinkle flour and stir
Pour in broth + cream
Mix until smooth and slightly thick
Add flavor
Add raisins, salt, pepper, and sugar
Simmer 10–15 minutes until creamy
Serve
Serve hot with rice or bread
🔥 Flavor & Experience
Creamy, rich, and slightly sweet with tender chicken and soft vegetables—classic Filipino comfort in every bite.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve with steamed rice 🍚
Pair with toasted bread 🥖
Add cheese on top for extra richness 🧀
