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 chicken breasts seared to perfection, enveloped in a rich and savory gravy made from fresh bell peppers, mushrooms, and aromatic thyme. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe makes for an ideal family dinner or an impressive meal for gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Whether you serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or crusty bread, this dish is a true comfort food classic that brings warmth and joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves four
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Boiling
- 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
- 250ml chicken stock
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk; season with salt and pepper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened. Add garlic; cook briefly. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Add dried thyme; simmer until thickened.
- Return seared chicken to skillet with gravy; warm through for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg