Easy Chicken and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
A delightful comfort food dish featuring juicy chicken enveloped in savory gravy, served over fluffy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered For a velvety texture
- 1/2 cup milk Add more for desired creaminess
- 3 tablespoons butter For richness
- to taste salt For seasoning
- to taste pepper For seasoning
- optional sour cream For extra creaminess
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts Tender and seasoned
- to taste salt For seasoning
- to taste pepper For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For flavor
For the Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter For making the roux
- 3 tablespoons flour For thickening the gravy
- 2 cups chicken broth Savory base for the gravy
- to taste salt For seasoning
- to taste pepper For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano For flavor
- 1 teaspoon thyme For flavor
- 1 teaspoon paprika For color and taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder For flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For flavor
Instructions
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and return to the pot. Mash the potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Add sour cream if desired for extra creaminess. Keep warm.
Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, sprinkle flour over the butter and whisk continuously to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add seasonings: salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- Slice or shred the chicken and return it to the skillet, coating it with gravy.
- Serve the chicken and gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk before cooking. A pinch of cayenne pepper can add a kick. Adding sautéed mushrooms or onions to the gravy enhances the texture and flavor.