Description
This creamy garlic chicken with mashed potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, garlicky sauce with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups starchy potatoes (like Russets)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Choose the right chicken: Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Perfect your garlic: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Roast the garlic beforehand to add a sweet, caramelized taste.
- Peel and chop the starchy potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add warm milk and butter to the potatoes and mash until creamy.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a skillet, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the roasted garlic and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve the sliced chicken over the creamy mashed potatoes, drizzled with the garlic sauce.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: skillet cooking and boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken, garlic, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner