Baked Chicken Breast with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
A classic American dinner featuring tender baked chicken breast, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and crisp-tender green beans. This complete meal is satisfying and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 oz each)
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1/2 tsp garlic powder
- •1/2 tsp onion powder
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- •4 cloves garlic, minced (for potatoes)
- •1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- •1/4 cup unsalted butter
- •1/4 tsp salt (for potatoes)
- •1/8 tsp black pepper (for potatoes)
- •1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- •1 tbsp olive oil (for green beans)
- •1 clove garlic, minced (for green beans)
- •Salt and black pepper to taste (for green beans)
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the chicken.
- 2
Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Start the potatoes: Place quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add the 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
While potatoes cook, bake the chicken: Bake chicken breasts for 20-25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 5
Cook the green beans: While chicken bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add trimmed green beans and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Finish the mashed potatoes: Return drained potatoes and garlic to the empty pot. Add milk, butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Serve immediately: Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve alongside the garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.
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