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Tarta de Pollo con Queso Cheddar

Cultural Context

Originating from Spanish home kitchens, Tarta de Pollo con Queso Cheddar combines tender chicken with creamy cheddar in a flaky crust. This dish is a comforting staple for family dinners, showcasing the heartiness of traditional Spanish cooking. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Spain, with variations incorporating local cheeses and spices.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
6 a 8 tortillas de trigo
200 gr de jamón cocido
150 gr de queso en lonchas (Havarti, emmental...)
100 gr de queso crema
queso rallado (mozzarella, cheddar...)
1 pechuga de pollo cocida y desmechada o restos de pollo asado
30 gr de mantequilla
30 gr de harina de trigo
350 ml de leche
sal
pimienta
nuez moscada

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade crust

Homemade crust can be more economical than store-bought.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the substitute is cost-effective.

1

Cocinar la pechuga de pollo y desmenuzarla o usar restos de pollo asado.

2

En una sartén, derretir la mantequilla y agregar la harina, cocinando por un momento.

3

Añadir la leche poco a poco, mezclando hasta que espese.

4

Sazonar con sal, pimienta y nuez moscada.

5

En un molde, colocar una capa de tortillas, seguida de jamón, quesos y la mezcla de pollo.

6

Repetir las capas hasta terminar los ingredientes, finalizando con queso rallado.

7

Hornear hasta que el queso esté dorado y burbujeante.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Chicken Cheddar PieTarta de Pollo
Local Name: Tarta de Pollo con Queso Cheddar

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