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Smothered Chicken and Gravy with Cheesy Buttery Mashed Potatoes
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Smothered Chicken and Gravy with Cheesy Buttery Mashed Potatoes

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @badbatchbaking19 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (boneless, skinless)Meat700 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butter (divided)Dairy60 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • celery (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • flourPantry30 g
  • chicken stockPantry500 ml
  • sour creamDairy60 g
  • potatoes (peeled and cubed)Produce900 g
  • milk (warm)Dairy120 ml
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy120 g

per serving

Nutrition

616kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken, flipping only once, until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan and shred it once cool enough to handle.
    Step 2

  3. Build the gravy base

    • Melt the butter in the same skillet and scrape up the browned bits.
    • Add the onion, garlic and celery and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the flour and remaining seasonings and cook briefly.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the gravy

    • Pour in the chicken stock, stirring to combine.
    • Add the shredded chicken and let everything simmer until thickened.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the gravy

    • Stir in the sour cream once the gravy has thickened.
    Step 5

  6. Make the mashed potatoes

    • Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
    • Mash with the butter and warm milk until smooth.
    • Fold in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Spoon the smothered chicken and gravy over the cheesy mashed potatoes.
    Step 7
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