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Chorizo Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty blend of Mexican Chorizo, chicken and corn with a spicy tomato sauce, topped with velvety pepper jack cheese mashed potatoes. A complete meal that is ready in under an hour.
4.29 from 7 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :55 minutes
Total Time :1 hour
Servings :6
Calories :711
Course :Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes peeled and quartered.
  • salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 12 ounces Mexican Chorizo casings removed
  • 16 ounces ground chicken
  • 3 large scallions white and light green parts only
  • 12 ounce frozen corn
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 15 ounce diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1-1/2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch and add 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up with a spoon until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions to the skillet, along with the corn, tomato paste,cumin, chili powder, 1 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring until the corn is heated, about 5 more minutes, Add the tomatoes and the chicken broth, Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • When done, drain the potatoes and let cool slightly. Return to the pot and add the sour cream and butter and mash well. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the skillet mixture, then spread with the back of the spoon.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until bubbling around the edges and the topping is browned in spots, about 20-25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes then sprinkle with the reserved scallions before serving.

Chef Tips

* Note - for the sodium sensitive -The salt can be omitted from the recipe during preparation. Salt to taste before serving as desired.
Low fat sour cream was used for this recipe

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Chorizo Shepherd’s Pie
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
711
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Cholesterol
 
144
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
899
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
2135
mg
61
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
1046
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
50
mg
61
%
Calcium
 
236
mg
24
%
Iron
 
13
mg
72
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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