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Chicken Shepherd’s Pie recipe

Chicken Shepherd's Pie

This Chicken and Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie is a delightful and healthy twist on the traditional dish. Packed with flavor and texture, it's perfect for family dinners and will surely warm your heart!

Ratings 4.5 from 4 votes
Cooking Method
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Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins
Cooking Temp 400  °C
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  12
Calories 350
Best Season Fall
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

This Chicken and Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie is a delightful and healthy twist on the traditional dish. Packed with flavor and texture, it's perfect for family dinners and will surely warm your heart!

Ingredients for Chicken Shepherd's Pie
    Main Ingredients
  • 600 grams cauliflower
  • 300 grams chicken fillet
  • 100 grams ricotta cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • to taste cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 grams onion
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the garlic and grate the onion, then set aside the seasonings. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    2. Cooking Steps
  2. Cook the Chicken

    Season and grill the chicken, then shred it and set aside.

    3. Prepare the Cauliflower Mixture
  3. Steam and Sauté

    Steam the cauliflower until soft, then drain in a colander. Sauté the onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in olive oil.

    4. Assemble and Bake
  4. Combine and Bake

    Cut the cauliflower into pieces, combine with the ricotta, and process until smooth. Add the sautéed onion mixture and process again, then set aside. Grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter, spread half of the cauliflower mixture in it, layer the shredded chicken on top, then cover with the remaining cauliflower mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned. Let rest and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 927kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.9g73%
Saturated Fat 12.7g64%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 268mg90%
Sodium 428.5mg18%
Potassium 3128.0mg90%
Total Carbohydrate 43.2g15%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 87.6g176%
Vitamin A 147.00 IU
Vitamin C 293.08 mg
Calcium 380.38 mg
Iron 5.77 mg
Vitamin D 0.20 IU
Vitamin E 6.30 IU
Vitamin K 110.97 mcg
Thiamin 0.62 mg
Riboflavin 1.21 mg
Niacin 32.11 mg
Vitamin B6 3.79 mg
Folate 374.25 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.48 mcg
Phosphorus 1084.76 mg
Magnesium 203.39 mg
Zinc 4.47 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the pie for extra flavor and nutrition!

Keywords: chicken, cauliflower, shepherd's pie, healthy, comfort food
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