chicken leek shepherds pie
Today I have a new recipe for Chicken Leek Shepherd’s Pie, an oven to table comfort food recipe, and a cookbook review and giveaway.
I met Aimee Wimbush-Bourque at a food photography and styling workshop in Montreal back in 2012 led by Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle et Vanille. Aimee was so genuinely sweet I immediately liked her. I have kept up with her blog Simple Bites and marveled at her instagram shots over the years since then. If you haven’t read her blog before or followed her, you really will love her. She takes being a locavore to a whole new level. She is an urban homesteader living in Montreal. How totally cool is that?
Her cookbook Brown Eggs and Jam Jars (Pintail books) just came out, and she sent me a copy. It is organized into four seasonal sections, with their own sub categories. For example, in spring she includes maple sugaring section with recipes with maple syrup (holla!) and recipes with eggs (from her backyard chickens) and in autumn, she has a whole section of preserving recipes and tips for canning and food swapping. I love the sound of the Strawberry-Honey Jam with Orange Zest. Yummy! The book was photographed by Tim and Angela Chin and has a tangible warmth to it.
Since it is still colder than a witches you know what here in Vermont (‘case you’re wondering that’s negative 13 F to be precise) I tried out the Chicken Leek Shepherd’s Pie recipe on page 201. It was simple, and straight forward, and just what I needed on such a chilly evening. Jason and I battled it out for the leftovers for lunch the next day. Somehow, when you are using seasonal ingredients like mashed potatoes and leeks, cream and herbs the uncomplicated recipes are the ones that really hit the spot.
More Comfort Food Recipes To Try This Season
- One of my absolute must-make recipes here on Healthy Seasonal Recipes is Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili. It is beyond delicious and has a meal prep freezer to crockpot option!
- These Stuffed Shells with Spinach are just what the doctor ordered on a winter evening.
- This Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce is the building block for so many good meals.
- This Chicken and Rice Casserole is one you’ll love if you love chicken recipes.
Let me know if you make this recipe by coming back to leave a review and star rating.
Happy Cooking!
~Katie
chicken leek shepherds pie
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top/Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Chicken in creamy leek sauce topped with corn and mashed potatoes for a twist on Shepherd’s Pie.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 ½ cup chopped leek, white and pale green part only
- 1 tablepsoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chicken stock reduced sodium chicken broth or reduced sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or stove-to-oven casserole over medium high heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often until softened and starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the leeks and stir to coat. Stir in stock (or broth) followed by cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring often until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
- Stir chicken, parsley, salt and pepper into the leek mixture, and remove from the heat. Layer the corn on top of the chicken. Top with the mashed potatoes.
- Bake until the potatoes are starting to brown and heated through and the sauce is bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
0 g Added Sugar, 83 mg Cholesterol
To Make Ahead: Can be prepared through step 3 up to 2 days in advance. Store covered with aluminum foil in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th casserole
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
I love leeks so much, this is irresistible. I have included your recipe in my March Real Food Meal Plan. Thanks for sharing!
You are so kind Melissa. Thank you so much. I love leeks too. Just got one from the CSA this week. Can’t wait to make this again. Cheers!
I would love to get this book. Aimee’s approach to food is very similar to my own. Also as a canner I’m always looking for new recipes.
What a change to the beef shepherd’s pie.
Can’t wait to try the recipe. Definitely, can see this recipe as a keeper. Luck is on my side if I win Aimee’s cookbook.
I follow Aimee’s blog and would love a copy of this beautiful cookbook.
I know the cookbook will be awesome. And your recipe looks like something to put on the menu plan for this week!
That book looks awesome, would love to have those recipes!
This book has been on my wish list since I first heard she was coming out with it! It would be wonderful to win!:)
Great idea. I have all the ingredients all ready to go.
super excited! I love leeks! Would be great with some white wine
Thanks for reminding me how much I love shepherds pie. I have to make this.. it’s so perfect for the cold weather here in Australia now!
I absolutely adore sheperds pie, so this unique (and healthier!) twist sounds so crazy yummy. perfect for these cold winter nights!
oh my gawd, I also took a food photography and styling workshop by Aran Goyoaga . . in Seattle, shortly after she moved there. . and then we moved to Madison, WI. . where’s it’s -6 degrees. . 😛 I just saw this on Pinterest and it looked so good! Glad I clicked over b/c I want to win Aimee’s book! can’t wait to make this shepherds pie!