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Chicken cottage pie
This easy chicken cottage pie is a slightly healthier, vegetable-stuffed version of the original. The perfect, comforting weeknight dinner.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
British
Keyword
Chicken cottage pie, Cottage pie, Cottage pie recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
Servings
4
Calories
370
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
500
g (1lb)
chicken mince / ground chicken
1
onion
finely chopped
2
carrots
peeled and finely chopped
2
celery stick
finely chopped
250
g (½lb)
mushrooms
finely chopped
3
garlic cloves
crushed
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
tsp
dried thyme
1
tbsp
sage
finely chopped
2
bay leaves
pinch of chilli flakes
salt and pepper
to taste
1
cup
red wine
400
g (14oz)
chopped tomatoes
1½
cups
chicken stock
2
tbsp
soy sauce
For the topping
3
large
potatoes
peeled and cubed
2
medium
sweet potatoes
peeled and cubed
2
cups
cauliflower florets
2
tbsp
cream
(optional)
2
tbsp
butter
salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Heat a large, oven-proof pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil.
Brown the chicken then remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the onion, celery, carrot and mushroom then cook until soft and fragrant.
Add the garlic, seasoning and herbs and fry for another minute.
Add the chicken back to the pot and pour in the wine. Allow the wine to reduce.
Pour in the tomatoes, soy sauce and stock. Lower the heat and cover with the lid ajar.
Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has reduced.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
TO make the topping, cook the potatoes and cauliflower in plenty of salted boiling water until tender.
Drain then mash with the cream, butter, salt and pepper.
Top the chicken with the mashed vegetables. Brush with melted butter (optional).
Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
370
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
31
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
108
mg
|
Sodium:
852
mg
|
Potassium:
1812
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
21244
IU
|
Vitamin C:
42
mg
|
Calcium:
126
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg