Description
Chicken pot pie brings warmth and nostalgia to dinner tables with its golden, flaky crust and creamy filling. Hearty vegetables and tender chicken nestle inside a buttery pastry, promising comfort in each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
Herbs and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them into quarters, then place in a large pot filled with cold, salted water. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot. Mash vigorously until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- In a separate pot, boil a small amount of water and add chopped cabbage. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes until the cabbage becomes tender, then drain completely.
- Gently warm milk and butter in a saucepan over low heat, ensuring the mixture does not reach a boiling point.
- Incorporate the cooked cabbage and sliced green onions into the mashed potatoes. Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the potato blend.
- Stir the ingredients until they form a uniform, creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish, creating a small indentation in the center for an optional pat of butter. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest texture in your colcannon.
- Salt the water before boiling potatoes to enhance their natural flavor and help them cook more evenly.
- Mash potatoes while they’re still hot to achieve a smoother, lump-free consistency without overworking them.
- Swap milk and butter with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk and vegan butter for a lactose-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Experiment with different leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard to add nutritional variety and unique flavor profiles to the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg