Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
• garlic salt (for seasoning)
• onion powder (for seasoning)
• paprika (for seasoning)
• black pepper (for seasoning)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
• mashed potatoes (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the sliced chicken breasts generously on both sides with garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt into the chicken drippings.

5. 5

   Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to create a roux and remove the raw flour taste.

6. 6

   Slowly pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.

7. 7

   Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream (or half-and-half) and 0.5 cup of grated parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Simmer the sauce until it is rich, creamy, and silky smooth.

9. 9

   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to heat through.

10. 10

    Serve the chicken over a bed of warm mashed potatoes and drizzle with plenty of the remaining gravy from the pan.

Notes

The author suggests serving this with a side of broccoli or asparagus. If you want a thicker, richer sauce, use heavy cream; for a slightly lighter version, half-and-half works well. Be sure to use the chicken drippings in the pan when making the roux for maximum flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• comfort food
• dinner
• creamy
• chicken
• easy dinner
• family meal
• pan-seared