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Easy Chicken Shepherd’s Pie


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A simple and comforting chicken shepherd’s pie recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add ground chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chicken, until browned.
  4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in frozen peas.
  6. Pour chicken mixture into a 9-inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
  7. Drizzle melted butter over the potatoes.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • You can use leftover cooked chicken instead of ground chicken. Shred the chicken and add it to the skillet after the vegetables have softened.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables, such as corn or green beans.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg