Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is a cozy comfort-food dinner made with tender chicken, rich garlic gravy, and creamy cheddar mashed potatoesperfect for family meals.
Author:Chef Lora
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk (more as needed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, then stir in garlic and cook for 3060 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 12 minutes to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Add heavy cream if using and season to taste.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 1215 minutes. Drain well.
Mash potatoes with butter, milk, and cheddar cheese until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve chicken over mashed potatoes and generously spoon garlic gravy on top. Garnish if desired.