Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Savor a comforting plate of chicken and garlic gravy paired with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes. This easy skillet and stovetop recipe features tender seared chicken breasts or thighs topped with a rich garlicky cream sauce over buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes blended with cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty American dinner that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Garlic Gravy
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Make Roux: Stir in the all-purpose flour to the garlic butter mixture to create a roux. Cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Prepare Gravy: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, breaking up any lumps to make a smooth gravy. Let it simmer until thickened. Stir in heavy cream if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes with butter, warm milk, and shredded cheddar cheese until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cheesy mashed potatoes onto plates, slice the cooked chicken and place over the potatoes. Pour the garlic gravy generously on top and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
- Be careful not to brown the garlic as it can turn bitter and alter the flavor of the gravy.
- When reheating leftovers, add a splash of chicken broth to keep the chicken and gravy moist and flavorful.
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