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24) Minced Chicken Shepherd’s Pie in a Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb minced ground chicken
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes leftover or instant prepared
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until soft, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and minced chicken; cook, breaking up meat, until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, peas and carrots, thyme, Worcestershire, and broth; simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then dollop mashed potatoes over the mixture and spread to cover.
  5. Dot butter on the potatoes and broil 3–5 minutes until top is golden, or bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.