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Healthy Skillet Shepherd's Pie in a pan next to a small bowl of corn.
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5 from 6 votes

Healthy Skillet Shepherd's Pie

This Healthy Skillet Shepherd's Pie features chickpea noodles instead of potatoes and is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Take it from the stove to the table in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 278kcal

Equipment

  • large stock pot or Dutch Oven
  • Meat spatula
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 bag frozen shredded carrot + cabbage
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 1 box banza chickpea noodles
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 4-5 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 large handful of parsley stalks
  • ¼ cup white cheddar cheese
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add minced garlic and ground turkey into the pot.
  • Dice red onion finely and toss into pot. Add frozen shredded carrots/cabbage mixture and corn to the pot.
  • Sauté until ground turkey is cooked. Push the meat/vegetable mixture to the edges of the pan, making a nest shape.
  • Pour chickpea noodles into the center of the pan. Pour vegetable stock over the noodles. If needed, move the meat/vegetable mixture into the noodles/vegetable stock so all of the noodles are covered.
  • Put the lid on the pot and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. Place on medium-low heat and allow noodles to cook. Stir once or twice if needed to avoid burning. Once the noodles are al dente and most of the broth has evaporated, you'll be left with a creamy pasta mixture.
  • Add finely diced basil leaves, parsley, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir again. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, microwave in 30-60 second intervals until the pasta is hot.
Ensure that your pot or Dutch oven is deep enough. A traditional skillet will not work for this recipe because it isn't deep enough. I used my OurPlace Pan and it was barely large enough to make it work.
You can turn this into a vegetarian recipe by substituting the ground turkey for a 50/50 blend of black beans and chickpeas. You can also add additional shredded carrots/mushrooms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 25IU