High Calorie Chicken Dinner: Butter Garlic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Butter, garlic, chicken, and a mountain of mashed potatoes. Sometimes a high calorie dinner is just about the basics done really, really well.

Cook 55 min Difficulty NORMAL 750 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 lbs
  • russet potatoes 2.5 lbs
  • unsalted butter 0.75 cup
  • heavy cream 0.5 cup
  • whole milk 0.33 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • garlic 8 cloves
  • salt 2 tsp
  • black pepper 1 tsp
  • chopped parsley (optional) 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 40 g 21%
Protein 38 g 20%
Fat 44 g 59%
Serving size 420g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Peel and cut russet potatoes into large chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).

  2. 2

    While potatoes cook, pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat 0.25 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down (or smooth side), and sear for 5-7 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust. Flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.

  4. 4

    Lower the skillet heat. Add remaining butter and garlic (smashed or minced) and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until aromatic but not browned. Return chicken to skillet, spoon garlic butter over top, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse flavor.

  5. 5

    Drain cooked potatoes well. Return to pot over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate excess moisture. Mash, adding heavy cream and milk gradually. Stir in remaining salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and fluffy.

  6. 6

    Plate a mound of mashed potatoes, top with butter garlic chicken and pan sauce, and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The star ingredient of this recipe is boneless skinless chicken thighs, which bring juicy richness and absorb the buttery garlic flavors perfectly. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, these fundamentals define the dish's hearty texture and classic comfort.
Q. How should I control heat when cooking the chicken?
Begin with medium heat to sear the chicken thighs, ensuring a golden crust without burning the butter. After flipping, maintain medium heat until cooked through, and reduce to low when adding garlic to avoid browning or burning, then gently simmer to blend the flavors.
Q. How do I prevent the mashed potatoes from turning gluey?
For fluffy mashed potatoes, drain them thoroughly and briefly return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate moisture before mashing. Add heavy cream and milk gradually, and avoid overworking the potatoes to maintain a smooth, light texture.
Q. How many calories are in one serving, and what is the protein-to-carb ratio?
Each serving contains about 750 kcal, with 38g protein and 40g carbohydrates. The protein makes up roughly 20% of total calories, and the carbs about 21%, delivering a balanced high calorie meal with substantial protein content.
Q. Which ingredient adds the most flavor to the finished dish?
The combination of garlic and butter in both the chicken preparation and the final pan sauce provides a deeply aromatic, savory flavor that permeates the chicken and elevates the mashed potatoes, making them irresistible.
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