Quick & Easy Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
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Quick & Easy Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, with comforting flavors that everyone will love. The creamy chicken and vegetable base has a topping of mashed potatoes and cheese. This dish is the essence of home-cooked goodness!
This quick & easy chicken shepherd’s pie with frozen veggies is perfect to utilize leftover chicken or that ever popular rotisserie chicken. Frozen mixed veggies help make this quick to assemble. You can also make mashed potatoes or use leftover mashed potatoes if you have them.
My family LOVED this chicken shepherd’s pie with frozen veggies recipe. I’m sure you will find this as one of your new go-to meals for your family.
Ingredients to make Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
- POTATOES
- MILK
- BUTTER
- SALT AND PEPPER
- ONION
- GARLIC
- ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
- CHICKEN
- DIJON MUSTARD
- LEMON JUICE
- FRESH ROSEMARY
- PARMESAN CHEESE
How to make chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Start with making your mashed potatoes. You can make them on the stove top or in the Instant Pot.
I personally prefer to use my Instant Pot. If you have leftover potatoes, you need 3 cups to make this. Just heat the leftovers up to use them.
Next up is the base layer of this chicken shepherd’s pie. Start by cooking some onion in some butter until tender. Then add in some garlic and cook for one minute. Sprinkle flour over the mixture until coated.
Now add in the milk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and rosemary. Whisk until it makes a thick sauce. Next add the chicken and frozen vegetables and cook for another 3-5 minutes to warm through. I like to use a combination of peas, carrots, and corn for my vegetables.
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. For the photo I had a small dish and made an individual version. The rest I placed and made in a 9-inch baking pan.
Spread the hot mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese. All you do now is broil the dish in the oven until the cheese melts. No need to bake here. This takes about 5 minutes but keep an eye on it. Broiling can always be sketchy and go faster than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use leftover cooked chicken for this shepherd’s pie recipe?
Absolutely! Using leftover chicken is a great way to repurpose cooked chicken and save time in the process.
Can I use ground chicken instead of diced chicken pieces?
Yes, ground chicken or turkey is a suitable alternative. Make sure you cook it thoroughly before assembling the pie.
What sides pair well with Chicken Shepherd’s Pie?
A simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or a side of crusty bread can complement the richness of the pie.
For more Shepherd’s Pie recipes, try:
Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Real Mom Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cups milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- salt & pepper to taste
Chicken Gravy Base:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken cooked and diced
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Make the mashed potatoes: For the stove top – Boil a large pot of salted water on the stovetop. Add in potatoes and cover, cooking for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
- Add in ½ cup milk, salt and pepper and 1 tbsp butter. Mash until smooth. Set aside.
- For the Instant Pot version: Add the potatoes to the Instant Pot with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Seal the pot and set to cook on manual for 12 minutes.
- When done, do a quick release. Remove the lid and mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add in the butter and milk and continue mashing to the consistency you desire.
- For the chicken gravy base: In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onions cook for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour.
- Whisk in milk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and rosemary. Continue to whisk constantly until it reaches a thick consistency. Add in chicken and frozen vegetables and stir for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spread chicken mixture in a 9-inch square baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
- Broil for about 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot. Serves 6.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Simply Stacie.
