Sweet Potato and Chicken Shepherds Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato and Chicken Shepherds Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Sweet Potatoes; 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 pound Ground Chicken; 1/4 cups Broth (chicken Or Otherwise); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Leek, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Thyme; 2 whole Beets; 3 whole Carrots; 2- 1/4 cups Water Or Broth; 3/4 cups Green Peas; 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 3/4 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 whole Sweet Potatoes
1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 pound Ground Chicken
1/4 cups Broth (chicken Or Otherwise)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Leek, Chopped
2 teaspoons Thyme
2 whole Beets
3 whole Carrots
2- 1/4 cups Water Or Broth
3/4 cups Green Peas
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
3/4 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook the sweet potatoes until very soft.
2
I wrap mine in damp paper towels and microwave them for 12 to 14 minutes.
3
Allow them to cool enough so you can handle them, then remove the skin, put them into a bowl and mash them until smooth.
4
Mix in a few dashes of salt and pepper.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat.
6
Add the onions to the pan and saute until soft.
7
Add the ground chicken and continue cooking and stirring until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices no longer are pink.
8
Add the 1/4 cup broth, salt, and leeks.
9
Cover the pan and continue to cook on medium to medium-high heat until the leeks wilt.
10
Turn off the heat and mix in the thyme.
11
Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
12
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
13
Cut the beets and carrots into into pieces 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.
14
(Note: if you dont want your carrots to turn a purplish red color like mine did, cook the carrots and beets separately.)
15
Place the beets and carrots in the saute pan and add the 2 1/4 cups water.
16
Boil the beets and carrots for about 20 minutes or until soft enough to be poked through with a fork.
17
The water should have almost entirely boiled off at this point.
18
Lower the heat to medium and add the peas.
19
Cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
20
Turn off the heat and mix in the lemon zest.
21
In a pie pan or 8x8 dish spread out the mashed sweet potatoes as if it were a crust.
22
Add the chicken mixture and spread it evenly across the crust.
23
Spread the vegetables on top of the chicken mixture.
24
Finally, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the pie.
25
Bake the pie for 5 minutes in the 350 degree F oven or microwave it until the cheese melts.
26
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Sweet Potatoes, 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped, 1 pound Ground Chicken, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato and Chicken Shepherds Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sweet Potato and Chicken Shepherds Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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