Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes. This delightful dish features golden-seared chicken served atop a bed of creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, all generously drizzled with rich garlic gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, it offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this heartwarming meal that’s both easy to prepare and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, adding cream if desired.
- Boil cubed potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve the mashed potatoes on plates topped with sliced chicken and generous amounts of gravy. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg