Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Have leftover cooked turkey or chicken? This Shepherd's Pie is the perfect recipe for you!  Get creative and try different variations.  You can use any vegetables you have on hand for this recipe.  To make it even more budget friendly, choose vegetables that last. 

Makes: 8 Servings

Ingredients
​2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 tsp pre-minced garlic)
2 Tbs vegetable oil
4 cups turkey or chicken breast, cooked, chopped 
¼ cup whole wheat flour
2 cups chicken broth, no sodium added
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, low sodium, drained
½ tsp dried rosemary 
6 potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a casserole dish with 1 Tbs oil. 
  2. Add onions, garlic and the other Tbs oil to a large saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the turkey and sprinkle in the flour.  Stir to blend.
  4. Add the chicken broth, carrots, and tomatoes. If using rosemary, add that too. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then transfer mixture to casserole dish.
  5. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until browned.

*Nutrition information includes chicken breast in analysis.
​​Nutrition Information*
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Protein: 27g
Sodium: 105mg
Carbohydrate: 37g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 5g