Chicken Shepherd's Pie
Originally submitted by Karyn and modified by Kaboose.com
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Luscious layers of spicy shredded chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh corn, silken Cheddar cheese and garlicky mashed potato make for a medley of flavors in this uncommon chicken pot pie.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head roasted garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 pound cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
- To prepare roasted garlic: Cut head of garlic in half and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Peel, chop and boil potatoes until tender. Drain, then mash potatoes. Add butter, milk and roasted garlic and mix in. Set aside.
- Arrange chicken evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish, then sprinkle with spices, then layer peppers, corn and all but 1/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes on top, sealing everything in. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until brown around edges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 561cal
- total fat: 20.5g
- cholesterol: 99mg
- sodium: 475mg
- carbohydrates: 61.6g
- fiber: 8.1g
- protein: 33.7g
Servings: 6
