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Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Juicy pan-seared chicken and creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes smothered in a rich, velvety garlic gravy. The ultimate comfort food dinner.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup whole milk warmed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper to taste
Pan-Seared Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Garlic Gravy
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 head garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet (preferably cast iron)
  • Potato Masher or Ricer
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. For the Mashed Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 mins until fork-tender. Warm the milk and cream in a small saucepan. Drain potatoes, return to the hot pot to steam dry for 1 min. Mash until smooth. Stir in butter, then gradually add warm milk/cream. Fold in cheeses and season with salt and white pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  2. For the Chicken: Pat chicken breasts completely dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-7 mins until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5-7 mins until internal temp reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  3. For the Gravy: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the 4 tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic and thyme; sauté for 1 min until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over and whisk for 1-2 mins to make a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in the white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Let it reduce for 1 min. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until thickened.
  5. Stir in the 1/2 cup heavy cream. Simmer for 3-5 more mins until the gravy coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. To Serve: Spoon cheesy mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with sliced chicken breast. Generously ladle the garlic gravy over everything. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest chicken skin, ensure the breasts are thoroughly dried before seasoning. Warming the dairy for the potatoes prevents them from becoming gummy. The gravy can be strained through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.