Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
• 2 carrots, peeled, sliced and blanced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground majoram
• 3 medium russert potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp paprika

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the flour; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Whisk in the broth, salt and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 F; spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken and the remaining tablespoon of flour. Stir in the carrots, spinach, onion, corn, milk, thyme, majoram, and the sauce. Transfer to the casserole. Top with potatoes, spreading to cover the filling completely; sprinkle with the cheese and paprika. Bake until bubbling and the potatoes are golden, 30-35 minutes.

 

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts (1/4 of casserole per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. New Year, new recipe and I was cleaning out the pantry and fridge. My mother pulled out a Shepard's Pie recipe from a magazine and asked me to try to cook it. I knew of this Shepard's pie recipe in the cookbook and I thought we should try this one. This comfort food was DELICIOUS! Shepard's Pie is considered the national dish of England  and was originally created  as a way to use leftovers. My mother never liked Shepard's Pie because the lean protien in it is usually beef, lamb or mutton. This particular recipe uses cooked chicken and a variety of vegetables to trim the point value and boost nutrition and color. If you don't have any chicken stock available, substitute white wine and it will still be delicious but could affect the point value. If you are craving warm comfort food this winter, I highly recommend this dish because it will warm your heart, soul and stomach.