Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
This recipe features tender chicken breasts in a savory garlic gravy paired with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in thyme and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a separate pot, boil the quartered potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add milk, cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the potatoes. Mash until smooth.
- Serve the chicken with garlic gravy over the mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can use dried thyme if fresh is not available. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.