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45-Minute Skillet Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

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A hearty one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and bell peppers served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large), sliced into 4 cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter), divided
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk (warm)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, 15–18 minutes. Drain, mash with butter and warm milk, and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  2. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add remaining oil. Sauté mushrooms 4–5 minutes until browned. Add peppers and onion; cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire (if using). Scrape up browned bits and simmer 3–4 minutes. For thicker gravy, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes more.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and spoon gravy/veggies over top for 1–2 minutes to warm through. Sprinkle with parsley.
  7. Plate mashed potatoes and top with chicken plus mushroom-pepper onion gravy.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

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