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Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

By Erika in Dinner

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With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one main dish.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved! this idea now...

The curry flavor is not overpowering at all. My whole family enjoys this delicious meal and I love that it’s a something a little different from the usual.

For another twist on a Southern classic, try this easy casserole inspired by chicken and dumplings.

This recipe for Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is also quite satisfying and it makes for delicious leftovers too. I frequently make a large batch and we’ll eat this for 2-3 nights in a row.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

This easy dinner is gluten-free too.

Because my boys need to avoid dairy, I made a dairy-free version of mashed potatoes to go along with this Shepherd’s Pie. It’s just as easy as regular mashed potatoes and we don’t miss the butter at all. Of course if you’re not dairy-free, you can make your mashed potatoes however you prefer them.

Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes too. Did you have a rotisserie chicken and mashed potatoes the night before? You can use the leftover chicken too!

How to Make Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

If you haven’t already, prepare your mashed potatoes and cook your chicken. You’ll need about 4 cups of shredded or chopped chicken.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

My favorite way to cook chicken quickly is using my Instant Pot. Just 6-8 minutes results in perfectly cooked chicken fast!

For your potatoes, you’ll need to peel and cut 6-8 potatoes.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Boil until tender. Drain right away and mash well. Mix in 3 Tbsp coconut oil while the potatoes are still hot and steaming, along with 1/2 cup canned coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Mince 6 garlic cloves and chop 3 stalks of celery. You can also chop up your onion now – you’ll need about 1 cup worth. (I buy frozen minced onion as it’s much quicker and easier!)

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

While the potatoes are boiling, saute the onion and celery in oil for cooking (I prefer coconut or avocado oil) over medium heat until tender. Add the garlic and 1 can (about 15oz) peas and carrots (or frozen), along with 2 more Tbsp coconut oil.

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With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup tapioca flour and 2 Tbsp curry powder (you can add even more if you prefer a strong curry flavor.)

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Increase the heat to medium-high and gradually pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth and 1 cup canned coconut milk as you stir. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Stir in 2 Tbsp dried parsley, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Add 4 cups cooked chicken.

Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.

Turn into a 9″x 13″ baking dish.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!Top with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through and the edges are beginning to bubble.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

Let sit for about 5 minutes and serve.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one-main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

 

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With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie is topped with mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one main dish.

  • Author: Erika Bragdon
  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Coconut oil or avocado oil for sauteing
  • 1 (15) oz can peas and carrots, drained or 1 (16 oz) pkg frozen
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups canned coconut milk, divided
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 Tbspparsley
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 6–8 potatoes
  • Paprika

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes; boil until tender. Drain and immediately mash. Mix in 3 Tbsp coconut oil while the potatoes are still steaming, along with ½ cup canned coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
  2. Heat oven to 350.
  3. While the potatoes are boiling, saute the onion and celery in coconut or avocado oil over medium heat until tender. Add the garlic, drained peas and carrots, and 2 more tablespoons coconut oil. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the tapioca flour and curry powder.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and gradually pour in the broth and 1 cup of coconut milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened (about 1 minute).
  5. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper, and cooked chicken. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
  6. Turn into a 9×13” glass baking pan. Top with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until heated through.

With chicken, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this Curried Chicken Shepherd's Pie is topped with dairy-free mashed potatoes and makes a satisfying all-in-one main dish. Plus it's gluten-free too and kid-approved!

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    Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: casserole, chicken recipes, dairy-free, gluten-freePublished on April 17, 2017

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    About Erika

    Erika Bragdon is a flower essence practitioner and a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She enjoys her chickens, goats, and gardening on a small farm in New Hampshire, and is passionate about sharing flower essences and more ways to renew body, mind, and soul with moms.

    Comments

    1. Lisa says

      April 17, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Cottage pie is made with beef. Not sure what the dish is made with chicken.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        April 17, 2017 at 10:20 am

        Hi Lisa, I’m sure your lamb shepherd’s pie is delicious. It’s interesting how different dishes are called different things depending on where you live. I grew up with Shepherd’s Pie always containing ground beef. I love making variations and my whole family – and everyone else I’ve ever served this to – loves this Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie.

        PS. Your comment is the first time I’ve ever heard of “Cottage Pie.”

        Reply
    2. Edy says

      January 1, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      Hello. My friend recommended this recipe and I’d like to try it however I don’t have any tapioca flour. Is there any other flour that could be used? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 2, 2019 at 1:01 pm

        You can use corn starch instead.

        Reply

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