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Garlic Butter Chicken & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

A comforting meal that combines juicy chicken with rich, creamy mashed potatoes, enhanced with flavorful garlic butter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken drumsticks or 4 bone-in pork chops, if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, warmed
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. While the chicken bakes, boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
  3. Mash the potatoes with butter, warm milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
  5. Brush the garlic butter over the cooked chicken just before serving.
  6. Plate the chicken alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and drizzle with any remaining garlic butter.

Notes

For leftovers, store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.