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Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Enjoy flavorful Pan-Seared Chicken with Pepper & Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Mashed Potatoes that will delight everyone. Try this recipe now!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts (about 600g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 250ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 50g butter
  • 100ml milk

Instructions

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes well.
  3. Mash them with butter and milk until creamy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  9. In the same skillet, add sliced onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and mushrooms.
  10. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  11. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  12. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir to combine.
  13. Slowly pour in chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
  14. Add dried thyme; let it simmer until thickened.
  15. Return the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet with gravy.
  16. Allow everything to cook together for an additional few minutes.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For extra flavor in the gravy, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. You can substitute different vegetables based on what you have at home for added variety.