Description
A classic comfort food that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy mashed potatoes and rich gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same pan, melt butter, add flour, and whisk until combined; gradually pour in chicken broth and simmer until thickened.
- Plate the mashed potatoes, add the chicken on top, drizzle with gravy, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For extra flavor in the mashed potatoes, consider adding roasted garlic or cream cheese. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, comfort food, gravy, mashed potatoes, family dinner