Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes. This delightful dish features tender, perfectly seared chicken topped with a rich gravy made from sautéed peppers, mushrooms, and a hint of garlic. Paired with velvety mashed potatoes, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a satisfying meal that brings warmth to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 250ml chicken stock
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened. Add minced garlic; cook briefly. Sprinkle in flour and stir well. Gradually add chicken stock while stirring continuously until thickened. Add dried thyme and return chicken to the pan.
- Serve: Plate the pan-seared chicken alongside creamy mashed potatoes and drizzle generously with gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg