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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 650
A comforting and hearty dish featuring shredded chicken topped with creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (see notes)
  • Salt/Pepper Salt/Pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • ½ small yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder (each: mustard powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary)
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground sage (each: black pepper)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • ½ cup Half and half
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
  • 1 tsp 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.
  • In a pan, melt butter, sauté onions for 4 minutes, add garlic and seasonings, cook 1 minute.
  • Add flour, cook 2 minutes, then gradually stir in chicken broth and half and half to make gravy.
  • Stir in shredded chicken, Worcestershire sauce, and vegetables; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer filling to a baking dish, top with warm mashed potatoes, and bake uncovered 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: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken