Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
A delightful and easy homemade dinner for two featuring creamy garlic chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes, and sautéed green beans, perfect for impressing your loved one.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Season the chicken by patting the breasts dry and seasoning both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce by reducing the heat and adding minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and chicken broth until well combined.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Make the mashed potatoes by boiling cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, then mashing with butter and milk.
- Sauté the green beans in a small pot until tender and vibrant green, about 5-7 minutes.
- Plate your dinner by serving mashed potatoes topped with the creamy chicken and sauce alongside green beans, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Consider pairing with a light salad or a glass of Chardonnay for a fully enjoyable dining experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg