Description
A warm and hearty meal featuring succulent chicken in garlicky gravy, paired with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 4cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cupchicken broth
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 cupmushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoondried thyme
- 2 cupsmashed potatoes (homemade or prepared)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preparethe chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Makethe sauce: In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Createthe gravy: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to reduce slightly for about 3-4 minutes. Add the heavy cream and dried thyme, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it in the creamy garlic sauce. Let it cook together for a couple more minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: To plate, serve the creamy garlic chicken over a generous helping of mashed potatoes, drizzling extra gravy on top. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for better flavor and ensure chicken breasts are of uniform size for even cooking.
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:20 minutes
- Category:Main Course
- Method:Stovetop
- Cuisine:American