Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes brings the cozy vibe of a comforting cafe right into your kitchen. With a nicely seared chicken breast, a smooth garlic gravy, and cheesy mashed potatoes, this dish feels special without being complicated.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes starchy variety like Russets or Yukon Golds, peeled or with skin
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts or thighs for extra juiciness
- 15 ml Olive oil for searing
- 60 g Butter divided for gravy and potatoes
- 30 g Flour for roux
- 500 ml Chicken stock for gravy
- 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- 100 g Cheddar cheese grated for mashed potatoes
- 50 ml Milk for mashing potatoes
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Begin with the potatoes: peel or scrub, cut them into even chunks, and boil until they’re tender.
- While they cook, pat the chicken dry and season well.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until deeply golden on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest briefly.
- In the same pan, add butter if needed, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour to create a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken stock to avoid lumps, then let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 74 °C.
- While that finishes, whip the potatoes with butter, warm milk, and cheese until creamy.
- Serve the chicken with the garlic gravy spooned over, accompanied by cheesy mashed potatoes on the side.
Notes
Tip: Let the gravy rest for about 5 minutes after simmering to thicken and develop a silkier texture.