Chicken-Spinach Pie with Mashed Potato Crust

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• Potatoes:
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• Chicken mixture:
• Cooking spray
• 2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1½ tsp fresh)
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from parenting.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until tender.

2. While potatoes are boiling, set oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a heavy-bottomed skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat.

3. Add carrots, onion, and thyme. Cook until slightly browned, stirring often.

4. Add chicken and cook until golden brown. Turn off heat; stir in spinach, ricotta, and salt.

5. Drain potatoes well, then return to pot. Add olive oil, milk, and salt, and mash till smooth (some lumps are okay).

6. Place chicken mixture in a 9-inch pan, and top with mashed potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes. To brown the potatoes, broil for 5 more minutes.