Easy Homestyle Chicken & Mash with Fresh Tomato Salad
This easy homestyle chicken and mash features juicy pan-seared chicken breasts, creamy buttery mashed potatoes, and a bright fresh tomato salad. A comforting yet balanced family-friendly dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- potato masher
- frying pan
- mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tsp savoury or all-purpose seasoning
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 700 g potatoes
- 40 g butter
- 0.25–0.33 cup milk
- 1–2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for salad)
- 1–2 tsp vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, place in a saucepan, cover with salted cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, then drain.
- Add butter and milk to the hot potatoes and mash until smooth. Season with salt, cover, and keep warm.
- Pat chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season evenly with savoury seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest briefly before slicing.
- Toss halved tomatoes with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spoon mash onto plates, top with sliced chicken, and serve tomato salad on the side. Finish with extra pepper or olive oil if desired.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier results. For dairy-free mash, swap butter for olive oil and use plant-based milk. The tomato salad is best made fresh just before serving for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.2mg
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