Description
This hearty dish is the perfect comfort food! Tender, pan-seared chicken is simmered in a flavorful homemade gravy and served over buttery mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Gravy:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for richer gravy)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh thyme)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- Drain and return to the pot. Mash with butter, milk, sour cream (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Gravy:
- In the same pan, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the gravy for 5 more minutes.
- Serve:
- Spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates, top with chicken, and generously ladle the gravy over everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the gravy while simmering.
- If the gravy is too thick, thin it with a little more broth or milk.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or buttered green beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg