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Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A comforting classic with tender chicken and creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • ⅓ cup yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrot (diced)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 3 Tbsps all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper (to taste) salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Potatoes

  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 lb)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Fresh herbs

  • 2 Tbsps fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 5x9 inch baking dish.
  • Cook onions, garlic, and carrots in oil until translucent, then add ground chicken and cook until browned.
  • Stir in flour, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and spices; simmer until thickened. Add peas and transfer to baking dish.
  • Boil and mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt, pepper, and parsley. Spread over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth and fresh herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken