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Creamy Garlic Chicken Mash recipe plated with mashed potatoes rosemary garnish warm inviting blog photo
Yesica Andrews

Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mash Recipe: Irresistible Comfort Food

This creamy garlic chicken paired with fluffy mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. Rich, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s perfect for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Potatoes by washing, peeling if desired, and cutting into chunks.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return to pot; dry out over low heat for 1 minute.
  4. Add butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mash until mostly smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in warmed milk or cream until creamy; keep warm.
  6. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper; pound to even thickness.
  7. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through; set aside.
  8. Add butter to same skillet; melt and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Pour chicken broth into skillet, scraping browned bits; stir in heavy cream, thyme, and rosemary.
  10. Simmer sauce 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over and simmer 2-3 minutes to warm through and coat.
  12. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes, spooning extra sauce on top.
  13. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced aroma. Keep mashed potatoes warm in a low oven while preparing chicken. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.