Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes is an exquisite meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, savory gravy. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or any special occasion. With easy preparation and delicious results, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 250ml chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk; season to taste.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir well before gradually adding chicken stock and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet with gravy and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg