Description
Discover a quick and comforting chicken and garlic skillet dinner paired with creamy cheesy mashed potatoes. This easy recipe uses succulent chicken thighs simmered in a garlic-infused broth that turns into a rich gravy, delivering bold flavor in under an hour. The side of mashed potatoes is tossed with melted cheddar for extra indulgence. Perfect for busy families, this one-pan meal offers restaurant-quality taste, simple prep, and satisfying comfort on weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken, add minced garlic, sauté briefly, then pour in chicken broth. Return chicken, simmer until cooked through.
- Prepare mashed potatoes, stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve chicken with garlic gravy poured over, alongside cheesy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the garlic. Use low‑sodium broth to control salt. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken and garlic, easy chicken dinner, garlic chicken recipe, skillet chicken meal, cheesy mashed potatoes, quick family dinner, one pan chicken, comfort food recipe, chicken gravy recipe