Golden Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad
Indulge in the deliciousness of Golden Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad, a meal that perfectly balances flavors and textures. This dish features succulent chicken breast, seared to golden perfection, paired with velvety mashed potatoes and a vibrant garden salad. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it offers both nutrition and satisfaction in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe caters to all, making it a wonderful addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk (or plant milk)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry or plum tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup arugula
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (optional)
- Squeeze of lemon (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook diced potatoes for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, chopped peppers, and arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar; season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Serve the sliced chicken alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a generous helping of garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg