Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) floury potatoes (peeled and cubed); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or more, to taste); ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (warm); 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan (plus more to sprinkle); salt and black pepper (to taste); 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried parsley (or mixed dried herbs); ⅓ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil); ½ cup (80g) diced streaky bacon (or lardons); 2 large leeks (white part only, diced); 2 large carrots (peeled and diced); ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (or use extra stock); 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock (or low sodium chicken broth); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp flour (all-purpose / plain); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 4 tbsp cream (heavy / double); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

This Chicken Shepherd’s Pie swaps traditional lamb for tender chicken in a creamy sauce, topped with buttery mashed potatoes. The ultimate comfort food for chilly nights!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:27:29 GMT