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Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Tender pan-seared chicken simmered in rich garlic gravy, served over ultra-creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Homestyle
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Gravy
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp thyme dried
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
  • 3 lbs potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk warm
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop potatoes. Boil until fork-tender.
  2. Drain potatoes and mash with butter, warm milk, sour cream or cream cheese, and cheddar. Season to taste.
  3. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  7. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until gravy thickens.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
  10. Serve chicken over cheesy mashed potatoes with plenty of garlic gravy.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the gravy before simmering. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop.