Name: Chicken Pot Pie Topped with Garlic and Herb Potato Mash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces (see Note); 3 large carrots, diced; 3 large stalks celery, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 5 large cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock or broth; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained; 3 medium (about 1½ lbs/680 g) white potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed; ½ cup (120 ml) half and half (or use half heavy cream and half whole milk); ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley