Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich garlic gravy, served over creamy cheesy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Garlic Gravy:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 3 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and stir to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- 7. Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8. Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and gravy has thickened.
- 9. While chicken bakes, prepare mashed potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain.
- 10. Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- 11. Serve chicken and garlic gravy over the cheesy mashed potatoes.
Notes
For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine to the gravy before adding broth. Adjust cheese variety to your preference, such as Parmesan or Gouda.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 32g