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Creamy Garlic Chicken Mash recipe

Creamy Garlic Chicken Mash recipe plated with mashed potatoes rosemary garnish warm inviting blog photo
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A comforting dish of tender chicken breasts in a rich creamy garlic sauce served with smooth mashed potatoes, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken Breasts 2 large boneless skinless
  • Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
  • Butter 2 tablespoons unsalted
  • Garlic 6–8 cloves minced
  • Heavy Cream 1 cup
  • Chicken Broth ½ cup low sodium
  • Dried Thyme 1 teaspoon
  • Dried Rosemary ½ teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground to taste
  • Potatoes 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet
  • Butter ½ cup unsalted
  • Milk or Heavy Cream ½ cup warmed
  • Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes by washing peeling if desired and cutting into even-sized chunks about 1-2 inches.
  2. Boil the Potatoes in salted water over high heat then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Mash the Potatoes over low heat for 1 minute then remove from heat and add butter garlic powder salt and black pepper; mash until mostly smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in warmed milk or heavy cream until creamy consistency is reached; keep warm.
  6. Pat the Chicken Breasts dry season with salt and freshly ground black pepper; pound to even thickness about ½ inch.
  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through internal temperature 165°F 74°C; remove and set aside.
  8. In the same skillet reduce heat to medium add butter then sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
  9. Pour in chicken broth scraping browned bits then stir in heavy cream dried thyme and dried rosemary; bring to simmer reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Return chicken to skillet spoon sauce over and simmer 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.
  11. Serve by spooning mashed potatoes onto plates topping with chicken breasts and extra creamy garlic sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra smooth mashed potatoes use a ricer and avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness
  • Fresh herbs can replace dried if preferred

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