Name: Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 lbs. chicken cutlets or breasts (breasts pounded thin); 1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp); 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups low sodium chicken stock; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1/3 cup sour cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Buttery potatoes or rice for serving; Optional Poultry Seasoning:; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion granules; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp dried sage; Cheesy Mashed Potatoes (optional):; 4 lbs russet potatoes; 3/4 tsp salt; 1.5 cups half and half, warmed; 1 stick salted butter, softened; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; Pepper to taste

Description

Discover the ultimate Chicken and Garlic Gravy with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe for a comforting, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 lbs. chicken cutlets or breasts (breasts pounded thin)
1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/3 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Buttery potatoes or rice for serving
Optional Poultry Seasoning:
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion granules
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dried sage
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes (optional):
4 lbs russet potatoes
3/4 tsp salt
1.5 cups half and half, warmed
1 stick salted butter, softened
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil and optional poultry seasoning. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook until browned on one side, then flip.
Reduce heat, add butter, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove chicken, cover with foil to rest.
Make the Gravy:
In the same skillet, add remaining butter, onions, and celery; sauté until softened.
Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Sprinkle flour and remaining poultry seasoning; cook, stirring.
Pour in chicken stock, bring to a simmer, add shredded chicken, and simmer until thickened.
Turn off heat, stir in sour cream, season to taste.
Prepare Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
Boil quartered potatoes until tender. Drain and return to pot.
Mash with butter, half and half, cheese, and seasonings until smooth.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal per serving

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