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Rotisserie Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan For sautéing the veggies and building the chicken filling
  • Medium saucepan To boil the potatoes
  • Potato masher or hand mixer For creamy mashed potatoes. If you don’t have either, a fork will do in a pinch.
  • Baking dish (8x8 or similar) To assemble and bake your shepherd’s pie
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula For mixing without mashing the veggies

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1/2 cup corn optional, but adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

For the mashed potato topping

  • 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness

Instructions
 

Prep the potatoes

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt. Set aside.
    peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes boiling in salted water

Make the filling

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the peas, carrots, and corn.

Add the chicken

  1. Mix in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute to coat everything.

Make it saucy

  1. Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

Assemble

  1. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing them out with a spatula. For extra flair, drag a fork across the top to create ridges (helps with browning). Sprinkle with cheddar if using.

Bake

  1. Broil for 5–7 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Serve & Enjoy

  1. Let it cool for 5 minutes before digging in. The layers will settle and hold their shape better.