Pan-Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Sep 20, 2025
by Adelle Collins
- 3.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

25 mins
COOK TIME

40 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 5 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

3

Savor the comforting flavors of crispy pan-fried chicken, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich, savory gravy. This dish is a celebration of simple ingredients transformed into a truly satisfying meal.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

6 slices bacon

1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced

2 tablespoons butter

0.25 cup milk

0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

22 g
Cholesterol

87 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

30 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

596 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

11 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Render the Bacon (10 minutes): In a large, deep-sided skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.

02

Step

Sear the Chicken (10 minutes): Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in the hot bacon grease over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Remove to a plate.

03

Step

Roast and Mash Potatoes (20 minutes): Add diced potatoes to the skillet and fry in the remaining bacon grease until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl, add butter and mash until combined. Gradually add milk, mashing until smooth. Stir in crumbled bacon and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper.

04

Step

Craft the Gravy (5 minutes): Add flour to the skillet with the remaining oil, whisking constantly over medium-low heat to form a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and a sauce forms. Simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

05

Step

Assemble and Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with pan-fried chicken, and smother with the savory gravy. Enjoy!

For extra crispy chicken, pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels before seasoning and searing.
Enhance the gravy by adding a splash of heavy cream for extra richness.
Consider adding roasted garlic to the mashed potatoes for a deeper flavor profile.

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