Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, savory mushroom and pepper gravy that’s sure to impress family and guests alike. The creamy mashed potatoes serve as the perfect side, soaking up all the delicious gravy while adding a smooth texture to your meal. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, providing a wholesome, satisfying experience for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
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
- In a large saucepan, add enough salted water to cover the peeled and cubed potatoes. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (about 15-20 minutes). Drain the potatoes well.
- Return the drained potatoes to the saucepan over low heat. Add butter and milk to the potatoes. Mash until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each side). Once cooked through, remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic; cook briefly until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir well to combine. Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring continuously; add dried thyme. Allow gravy to simmer until thickened (about 5-10 minutes).
- Return seared chicken breasts back into the skillet with gravy. Simmer briefly so that flavors meld together.
- Serve hot alongside your creamy mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg