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Chicken and Gravy (over mashed potatoes)

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken smothered in rich gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Gravy
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  3. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
  2. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the gravy.
Serve
  1. Spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with gravy.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include herbs like thyme or rosemary in the gravy.

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