Creamy Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Dinner

This comforting and hearty home-style meal features tender, succulent chicken pieces smothered in a savory, silky cream sauce served alongside fluffy, buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. It is a perfect, restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you need warmth and sustenance on the table without hours of preparation.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Course: Quick & Easy Dinners

Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Servings: servings

Calories: 550kcal

Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized tenders
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup low-sodium chicken stock
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, and dried herbs to taste

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform one-inch cubes.
Boil potatoes in salted water for fifteen minutes until fork-tender.
Drain thoroughly and return to the pot to dry over low heat.
Mash the potatoes, adding butter and a portion of the cream until smooth and cloud-like.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
Sear chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
Stir in remaining heavy cream and simmer for five minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve the creamy chicken over the warm mashed potatoes.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream. Use fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish to add a pop of color and freshness.

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