Best Chicken Pastel Recipe (Easy and Fast!) | How to cook Chicken Pastel Filipino Style

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken saves time and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen veggies can reduce costs.

Heat cooking oil (optional) in a large skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.

Add garlic and onions; sauté until fragrant.

Add cubed chicken breast and cook until browned.

Add flour to thicken the sauce.

Stir in mushrooms and bell peppers; mix well.

Add potatoes and carrots; cook until tender.

Pour in evaporated milk and mix; let simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve with rice.

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