Chicken/Turkey Shepherds Pie or Holiday Casserole

30m
Prep Time
30-40m
Cook Time
1h
Ready In

Recipe: #8315

February 28, 2013

Categories: Chicken Casseroles



"I used to make this recipe only around the holidays with leftovers. And you certainly can use the concept to make yours that way! But I wanted this great taste year round, so I started to opt for boxed or canned items, still delicious! Very comforting meal. My family started to call it Thanksgiving in a bowl. I take it to funerals quite often, so I started calling it "Funeral Casserole" as everyone always liked it."

Original is 9 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (198.4 g)
  • Calories 201.8
  • Total Fat - 5.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 3 g
  • Cholesterol - 40.4 mg
  • Sodium - 413.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
  • Sugars - 2.5 g
  • Protein - 18 g
  • Calcium - 222.9 mg
  • Iron - 0.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 7.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

If you are making the casserole after having a turkey dinner, this is much easier for you. Just mix the stuffing, turkey, gravy, vegetables, cranberries if using and mix all together.

Step 2

Place in a prepared 9x13 pan or casserole dish.

Step 3

Spread the mashed potatoes over the top and top with cheese.

Step 4

Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and browns and casserole is bubbly.

Step 5

If you do not have all the leftovers from a huge turkey dinner, then prepare the boxed stuffing and mashed potatoes. If you have leftover chicken or turkey to use up, just shred them or use tinned. Either works. I have even used rotisserie.

Step 6

Mix the meat, stuffing, veggies, cranberries if using and gravy together.

Step 7

Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan or a casserole dish.

Step 8

Spread the mashed potatoes over the top and spread the cheese over.

Step 9

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and browned and casserole gets bubbly.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

59chevymom

I think I enjoyed this more than our Thanksgiving meal, I want to make another turkey and stuffing and mashed potatoes just so I can make this again, OMG this was good, no this REALLY GOOD! This will be my new day-after Thanksgiving meal, thank you Dissie for making my leftovers into something really great!

5.0

review by:
(29 Nov 2015)

Gerry

An long over due review for a delicious casserole! Have to agree 'Thanksgiving in a bowl' is an apt description. I made half a recipe baking in a casserole dish,it is good and looks as good as it tastes. Used chicken and did have the cranberries to add in. Just now printed the recipe to have close hand for times I need a family casserole or a potluck dish.

5.0

review by:
(28 Mar 2013)

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