Chicken and Mashed Potatoes 🍗🥔
A classic comfort meal—simple, hearty, and super satisfying!
🍗 Juicy Chicken (Pan-Seared or Baked)
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side
(or bake at 190°C / 375°F for 25–30 minutes) - Add garlic near the end for extra flavor
- Rest for a few minutes before serving
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled & chopped)
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until soft (15–20 minutes)
- Drain and mash well
- Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper
- Mix until smooth and creamy
🍽️ Bring It Together
- Serve chicken over or next to mashed potatoes
- Spoon pan juices or gravy on top
- Add veggies like green beans or carrots
🌟 Easy Upgrades
- Garlic mashed potatoes: add roasted garlic
- Gravy: use chicken drippings, butter, flour, and broth
- Crispy chicken: coat in breadcrumbs before cooking
🌡️ Safety Tip
Cook chicken until it reaches 75°C (165°F) internally (recommended by the US Department of Agriculture)
If you want, I can turn this into a full restaurant-style plate with gravy and sides or give you a one-pan version to make it even easier 😋
