Here’s a full recipe for your Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Veggies — a comforting, well-rounded dinner that’s hearty yet simple to prepare.
🍗 Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts if preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry and place in a baking dish.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup warm milk (or cream for richer flavor)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
🥦 Sautéed Veggies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup green beans (or zucchini)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, then toss in veggies.
- Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
- Plate a scoop of mashed potatoes, add a piece of baked chicken, and serve with a colorful side of veggies.
- Optional: drizzle pan juices from the chicken over the potatoes for extra flavor.
👉 This meal is balanced: protein from the chicken, carbs from the potatoes, and fiber + vitamins from the veggies.