Tex-Mex Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Tex-Mex Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

It’s time to Tex-Mexify the traditional Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe combines all of the greatest fixings – chicken, black beans, corn kernels, tomatoes, taco seasoning – and layers them underneath melty cheese and Idahoan® CREAMY Classic Mashed Potatoes. This Tex-Mex Chicken Shepherd’s Pie only takes 10 minutes to prepare, so these fun flavors can make their way onto your guests’ plates that much faster!

TIME
40 minutes
YIELD
20
DISH TYPE
K12
Tex-Mex Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Tex-Mex Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
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Serves: 20
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bag (26 oz) Idahoan® CREAMY Classic Mashed Potatoes, prepared
  • 10 cups cooked chicken pieces
  • 3⅓ cups drained canned black beans, rinsed
  • 5 cups corn kernels
  • 5 cups canned tomatoes
  • ½ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp sodium-reduced taco-style seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex Cheese
  • 20 whole grain mini pitas
Instructions
  1. Stir together chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, broth and seasoning. Layer into 2 greased half size, 2-inch deep steam table pans.
  2. Spread even layer of mashed potatoes over top; smooth top. Sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with whole grain mini pita.
Notes
Tip: Substitute crumbled queso fresco for Tex-Mex cheese.
 

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 cups pie, 1 whole grain mini pita Calories: 420 Fat: 7g Saturated fat: 3g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 59g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 1020mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 31g Cholesterol: 60mg

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