Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken, butter-garlic sauce, and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a cozy meal with a rich, savory flavor profile.
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) chicken breasts (thighs optional)
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (or russet)
2 sticks unsalted butter (or ghee)
1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
1 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
Garlic, thyme, salt, pepper
Instructions
Boil potatoes until tender (20-25 minutes), then mash with butter, heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and salt.
Sear chicken in remaining butter until browned (5-6 minutes per side). Add garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and simmer.
Place baked chicken over mashed potatoes. Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer 2 minutes.
Notes
Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking.
Add evaporated milk to potatoes for extra creaminess.
Scatter chopped chives for visual appeal.
Substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.
Use nutritional yeast or béchamel sauce as dairy-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg