Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes. This heartwarming dish features juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection, enveloped in a rich, savory gravy made with colorful bell peppers and tender mushrooms. Paired with velvety mashed potatoes, this meal is ideal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. Its versatility allows for easy adjustments to suit your taste—whether you prefer rice or noodles instead of potatoes, or wish to add your favorite veggies to the mix. Experience a satisfying blend of flavors that will impress every palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 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
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5-7 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over veggies; stir and slowly add chicken stock while mixing. Simmer until thickened (5-8 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet; coat well in gravy before serving with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg