Description
Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any dining table. Juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seared and topped with a rich, savory gravy made from sautéed peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. The creamy mashed potatoes serve as the perfect accompaniment, creating a delightful harmony of taste and texture. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy this wholesome meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 250ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy; season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic, then sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir well. Gradually add chicken stock while stirring continuously; add dried thyme and simmer until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Return chicken to the skillet to coat with gravy.
- Serve: Plate slices of chicken topped with gravy alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 350g
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg