Chicken and Garlic-Herb Potato Shepherd's Pie
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 2 1⁄2-3 lbs idaho potatoes, peel and cut in chunks
- salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrot, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small bunch scallion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 cup white wine
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 sprigs tarragon, leaves removed and chopped
- 5 ounces garlic & herb spreadable cheese, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, choppped
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- paprika
Directions
- Preheat broiler and place an oven rack in the center of oven.
- Place potatoes in medium pot, cover with water, and boil in salted water until tender. About 12-15min.
- While potatoes are boiling, place large skillet over med-high heat and add 1 tbsp EVOO. Add the chicken, season it with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, or about 6 minute Remove chicken and place in casserole dish.
- Add another drizzle of EVOO to pan, and add carrots, peas, and scallions, Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Push veggies to one side of pan and melt in the butter. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook 1 minute, stirring. Whisk in the wine and cook 1 minute Add chicken stock to thicken. Season with mustard and tarragon and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over chicken and stir to combine.
- Drain the potatoes and return to pot. Mash with cheese, egg yolks, parsley, milk, salt and pepper. Spread on top of veggie/chicken mix. Broil until top is golden brown about 3-5 minute Garnish with paprika.
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