Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Main Dish Chicken Leftover Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd's Pie 4.2 (5) 4 Reviews The creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry and the potatoes are mashed with olive oil in this healthy shepherd's pie recipe. To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins. Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread. By David Bonom David Bonom David Bonom is a food writer, recipe developer, culinary educator and chef. He attended the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and worked in the restaurant industry before turning to creating food content for publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Cooking, Coastal Living, Every Day with Rachael Ray and Weight Watchers in addition to EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Topping 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled if desired and cut into 1-inch chunks ½ cup low-fat milk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Filling 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved and sliced 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ cup dry sherry (see Tip) 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (1/2-inch; about 10 ounces) 1 cup frozen peas and carrots ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Directions To prepare topping: Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan. Add milk, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mash. Preheat oven to 400degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square pan or similar 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. To prepare filling: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are starting to brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Pour in sherry and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk broth (or stock) and flour in a bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, peas and carrots, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake until the potatoes are browned in spots and the filling is bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare filling (Step 3) and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat before topping and baking. Use dry sherry instead of “cooking sherry” in recipes calling for sherry. It adds depth of flavor to sauces, soups and stews without adding extra salt that's in cooking sherry. Look for it near other fortified wines. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 353 Calories 12g Fat 38g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups Calories 353 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 4g Protein 22g 44% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 41mg 14% Vitamin A 2286IU 46% Vitamin C 17mg 18% Folate 72mcg 18% Sodium 485mg 21% Calcium 76mg 6% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 1130mg 24% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.