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Chicken Shepherd's Pie
A comforting classic with tender chicken and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Vegetables and seasonings
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped) onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- to taste salt and pepper
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (see note to make from scratch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare mashed potatoes if from scratch.
- Heat olive oil and sauté onion and celery 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika; cook 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in flour, then add broth and Worcestershire; cook until thickened. Mix in chicken and vegetables, season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a casserole dish, top with mashed potatoes, and spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Use homemade mashed potatoes for best flavor.