Description
Indulge in this comforting and hearty dish of smothered chicken with cheesy mashed potatoes. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom gravy served over creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden.
- Prepare the Gravy: Sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Add flour, chicken broth, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and simmer.
- Cook the Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, milk, sour cream, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate mashed potatoes and top with chicken and mushroom gravy.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy for a slight kick.
- Swap in chicken thighs for extra richness, or use baby gold potatoes for creamier mash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
