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Garlic Chicken With Creamy Mash And Tomato Salad

A comforting dish featuring juicy garlic-marinated chicken, velvety mashed potatoes, and a fresh tomato salad, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, sliced Look for plump breasts with a pink hue.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For searing the chicken.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances the chicken flavor.
  • 1 tsp paprika Adds a smoky flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning For additional flavor.
  • to taste Salt & black pepper Season according to preference.
For the Creamy Mash
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped Ensure they are firm.
  • 2 tbsp butter Can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie option.
  • 1/4 cup milk For creamy texture.
  • to taste Salt & black pepper For seasoning the mash.
For the Tomato Salad
  • 2 pieces tomatoes, chopped Fresh and ripe.
  • 1/4 onion thinly sliced Red or white according to preference.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • to taste Salt & black pepper Adjust seasoning to enhance freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for about 15–20 minutes until they are tender.
  2. While the potatoes cook, season the sliced chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and the seasoned chicken. Sear for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Once the potatoes are tender, drain them, return to pot, add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper, then mash until creamy and smooth.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss together chopped tomatoes, sliced onion, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Serving
  1. Plate the creamy mash, topping with the garlic chicken, and arrange the tomato salad alongside.

Notes

For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning. Consider using Greek yogurt in place of butter for a lighter option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.