🍗🥔 Grilled Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Mixed Veggies – Comfort on a Plate 🥕🌽🫛
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~500 per serving
🍗 For the Grilled Chicken:
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Optional: paprika or Italian seasoning for extra flavor
🥔 For the Mashed Potatoes:
3–4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed 🥔
2 tbsp butter 🧈
¼ cup milk (or more, as needed) 🥛
Salt & pepper to taste
🥕 For the Mixed Veggies:
1 cup frozen or fresh mix of peas, carrots & corn
1 tsp butter or olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. While they cook, season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, and grill for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred. In a separate pan, sauté the mixed veggies with butter or oil for 4–5 minutes until warm and tender. Plate everything together: a scoop of mashed potatoes, sliced grilled chicken, and a colorful veggie medley. Sprinkle with extra black pepper if desired and enjoy!
💡 Tips & Variations:
Add a splash of cream cheese or sour cream to your mashed potatoes for extra creaminess
Swap grilled chicken for baked or pan-seared thighs
Use seasonal fresh veggies for more variety!