Seared Chicken With Smashed Potatoes & Herbed Pan Sauce

(from Ndiyo8’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Complete Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb of small red potatoes (about 20)
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 4 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 low fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh, chopped, flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.

  2. Bring to a boil, add 2 tsp of salt, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 – 18 minutes.

  3. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

  4. Gently smash with ¼ cup of the cooking water, adding more if potatoes seem dry.

  5. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  6. Season the chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side; transfer to plates.

  7. Add the wine to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.

  8. Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream, mustard, and parsley.

  9. Spoon over the potatoes and chicken. Serve.

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