Ingredients
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For the Topping
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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For the Filling
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3, large Whole Chicken Breasts
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1-1/4 cup Chicken Broth
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2 tablespoons Butter
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1/4 teaspoon Salt
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2 teaspoons Chicken & Herb Seasoning
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1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
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1 teaspoon Onion Powder
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1 can, 10.5 ounce Cream of Chicken Soup
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1-1/2 cups Sweet Peas, frozen
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1-1/2 cups Whole Kernel Corn, frozen
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2 cups Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
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Tools You'll Need
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Cutting Board
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Knife
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5-Quart Pot
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2 Forks
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Wooden Spoon
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9 x 13 x 2 Baking Dish
Directions
TIPS to making this Chicken Shepherd’s Pie Recipe perfect the first time!
Homemade or instant potatoes?
Of course, this is YOUR call on whether to make the garlic mashed potatoes from scratch or instant potatoes. I prefer to make mine from scratch because I can control the texture and lumps. I also think homemade tastes better. Now, if you want to save time, then, use instant potatoes.
Can I use water instead of chicken broth?
Absolutely! I prefer using broths when boiling foods because broths add additional flavors. When I use water, I end up adding seasonings and salt to it. However, if you use plain water, that’s ok too. You can always add more seasonings to the dish if you want more.
Can I use canned peas and corn?
Yes! Although this chicken shepherd’s pie recipe calls for frozen peas and corn, you can use canned or fresh peas and corn. I use frozen simply because I always have them.
Fresh or frozen chicken?
I used fresh chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can use frozen chicken breasts. If you use frozen, you will need to defrost them before boiling otherwise it usually takes about double the amount of time to cook. Also, most frozen chicken breasts are smaller than the fresh ones which means you’ll need a couple more breasts to make this dish.
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Steps
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1
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. |
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2
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On a cutting board, trim the fat from the chicken breasts. |
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3
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Add butter, chicken broth and the whole chicken breasts to your 5-quart pot and set the heat to medium-high. Boil the chicken for about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Depending on how large your chicken breasts are, you may need to add more chicken broth. While you're waiting for the chicken to boil, go ahead and start on the Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe (link in ingredients list). |
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When the chicken is done, turn the stove off. With the breasts still in the pot, use 2 forks to shred them up. Next, add the cream of chicken soup, salt, chicken & herb seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder to the chicken and stir to combine. |
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5
Done
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Now, let's layer up this pie. |
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6
Done
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Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve warm. Enjoy! |
