Description
A delicious and easy Ground Chicken Skillet Shepherd’s Pie recipe perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven‑safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Stir in the diced carrots, frozen peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the carrots start to soften and everything is well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce if needed.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet, sealing the edges to keep the filling from bubbling over. Fluff the top with a fork for more browned edges, if desired.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes, if using.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and heated through and the cheese is melted.
- For a golden top, transfer the uncovered skillet to the oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely so the potatoes and cheese don’t burn.
- Remove from heat and let the shepherd’s pie rest for 5 minutes to set slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Use homemade mashed potatoes for a fresher taste.
- This dish can easily be customized with different vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg