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Chicken Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A comforting and hearty dish featuring shredded chicken and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (see notes)
  • Salt/Pepper Salt/Pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ small yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder (each)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder (each)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme (each)
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (each)
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground sage (each)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (each)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • ½ cup Half and half
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 5 cups warm mashed potatoes

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Cook chicken in simmering broth for 15 minutes, then shred and set aside.
  • Make gravy: sauté onions and garlic in butter, add flour, then gradually stir in broth and half and half to thicken.
  • Add shredded chicken, seasonings, and vegetables to the gravy. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer filling to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Broil for 4 minutes to brown the top.

Notes

Use a broiler-safe dish for browning the top. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken