Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushrooms, Peppers & Mashed Potatoes
Discover the delightful flavors of Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushrooms, Peppers & Mashed Potatoes. This easy-to-make dish showcases tender chicken paired with a vibrant mix of sautéed mushrooms and colorful bell peppers, all nestled on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe brings comfort food to your table in just 25 minutes. The rich garlic butter sauce elevates each bite, making it a satisfying choice for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a special date night or looking for quick weeknight meals, this dish offers versatile options that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- cup milk
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- For the mashed potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- For the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- For the vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add mushrooms and bell peppers; cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- To serve: Plate the mashed potatoes as a base, top with chicken, surround with sautéed vegetables, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg