Description
This juicy pan-seared chicken with savory gravy over creamy mashed potatoes is a comforting, homestyle meal that comes together in just 45 minutes perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer 12–15 minutes until fork tender.
- 2. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- 5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook until thickened, 3–5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Drain potatoes and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 7. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with generous spoonfuls of gravy on top.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for even juicier results just adjust cook time.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the gravy for extra flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well for a hearty lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes and gravy
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, pan-seared chicken, comfort food dinner