Chicken Shepherd's Pie
"I found this recipe online at Aileen's Amazing Recipe's. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounded so good that I just had to post it here for safe keeping. I figured I'd share it for all of you as well :) Let me know what you think!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups vegetable broth
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3 carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
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3/4 lb red potatoes, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 large celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (the meat from a 3-pound chicken)
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1 onion, chopped
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6 tablespoons butter
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
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2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, cut into bits
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1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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1 large egg
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about 1/3 cup buttermilk
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