Description
Juicy chicken simmered in rich garlic gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheddar and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup warm heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and warm cream. Stir in cheeses, season, and keep warm.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until soft. Add garlic, then flour. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in broth, then add cream and thyme. Simmer until thickened, then season to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet. Simmer 10 minutes until fully cooked (165°F).
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with generous garlic gravy. Garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier meat, or breasts for leaner results.
- Swap cheddar for Gruyere or Monterey Jack for variation.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the gravy for more veggies.
- Double the gravy if you want extra sauce for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: garlic chicken recipe, mashed potatoes, chicken dinner, cheesy mash, comfort food, chicken gravy