Healthy Chicken and Bacon Cottage Pie Recipe
A comforting twist on a classic British favorite! This healthy chicken and bacon cottage pie swaps traditional beef for lean poultry and smoky bacon medallions, all nestled under a fluffy, cheese-topped potato mash. The portions of bacon, cream cheese, Cheddar and any gravy affect the nutrition of this dish; check the labels of the products you use.
Serve this easy, family-friendly dinner with a generous portion of steamed green vegetables and a splash of low-calorie gravy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Weight Loss Friendly: Uses low-calorie cooking spray, lean meats, and reduced-fat dairy to keep it light.
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Packed with Protein: Lean chicken breast and bacon medallions keep you feeling full for longer.
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Comfort Food Made Light: All the warmth of a traditional bake without the excess calories or fats.
Cook Time and Servings
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 60 minutes
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Total Time: 70 minutes
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Leek Filling:
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Low-calorie cooking spray
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500g chicken breast, diced
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100g unsmoked bacon medallions, cut into thin strips
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1 large leek, trimmed, washed, and sliced
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1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
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2 tsp English mustard powder
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325ml chicken stock (made with 1 low-salt, low-calorie stock cube)
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75g low-fat cream cheese
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1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
For the Fluffy Potato Topping:
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740g potatoes, peeled and quartered (Russet or Maris Piper work best)
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25g low-fat cream cheese
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25ml chicken stock (reserved from the filling prep)
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10g fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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25g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste