5.0 from 3 votes
Chicken Shepherd's Pie
This Chicken Shepherd's Pie recipe gives a wholesome, healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables carrots, peas, corn, and green beans
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes prepared with milk and butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1557IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1557IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.