Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Hello wonderful friends! Ready for a meal that’s both comforting and delicious? This Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a winner, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special treat. It’s simple to make and uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Garlic Butter Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you’re a garlic lover!)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Let’s get cooking!
1. Mash Away!
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the warm pot.
- Add the milk and butter. Using a potato masher or a sturdy fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Keep warm.
2. Sizzle the Chicken!
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your chicken. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
3. Garlic Butter Bliss!
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet – that’s where all the flavor is!
- Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
4. Bring It All Together!
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Let them simmer gently in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes to warm through and absorb all that yummy flavor.
5. Serve and Enjoy!
- Divide the creamy mashed potatoes onto plates.
- Place a garlic butter chicken breast on top of or alongside the mashed potatoes.
- Spoon extra garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
This dish is wonderfully satisfying and pairs beautifully with a simple side salad. I hope you enjoy this taste of home-cooked comfort!
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