Description
This classic comfort dish combines tender chicken with rich, savory gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes, making it a beloved meal for families and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Choose the right chicken: Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Use the drippings from the chicken to create a robust gravy.
- Add flour to the drippings and whisk to combine, cooking for a minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Season the gravy with salt, pepper, and herbs for extra flavor.
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes, then boil them until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and heavy cream until creamy.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the chicken to rest before serving to retain juices.
- Serve the chicken over the creamy mashed potatoes and top with gravy.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before serving to ensure a moist bite.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: skillet cooking and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner