Description
A comforting dish featuring golden seared chicken accompanied by creamy cheesy mashed potatoes and rich garlic gravy, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest.
- In a pot, combine mashed potatoes, milk, and butter. Stir until creamy, then fold in cheddar cheese.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine, letting it simmer and thicken into gravy.
- To serve, place mashed potatoes on a plate, top with chicken, and drizzle garlic gravy over everything. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends for the mashed potatoes or add seasonal flavors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg