Description
Indulge in the comfort of Golden Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad. This delightful meal showcases perfectly cooked chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and a vibrant garden salad, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful dish that balances heartiness with freshness, ensuring satisfaction for every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk (or plant milk)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry or plum tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12-15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth; season with salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine salad vegetables and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar). Toss gently.
- Serve sliced chicken alongside creamy mashed potatoes and the fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg