Description
Chicken Garlic Gravy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes ready in just 30 minutes! Simple, hearty, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Step: Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and keep warm.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, then stir in garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Step: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Add heavy cream if using and season to taste.
- Step: Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
- Step: Mash potatoes with butter, milk, and cheddar cheese until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Serve chicken over mashed potatoes and generously spoon garlic gravy on top. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat gravy on the stove over low heat and mashed potatoes in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic gravy, cheesy mashed potatoes, easy dinner, 30 minute meal