Chicken Breast with Red Sauce and Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pieces of chicken breast, cut in half
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- Sweet paprika, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Turmeric, a pinch
- Hot pepper (optional), to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for seasoning)
- Oil (for frying)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can of tomatoes (in its own juice)
- Bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup of water
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of cream cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chives, finely chopped (or green onion)
- A little milk (to desired consistency)
For the chicken:
For the mashed potatoes:
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
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- Cut the chicken breasts into halves.
- Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, sweet paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, and olive oil. Mix well to coat evenly.
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- Cook the chicken:
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- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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- Prepare the sauce:
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- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the can of tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a bay leaf.
- Add ½ cup of water and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes.
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- Finish the sauce and chicken:
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- Add the cooked chicken breasts to the sauce and let everything simmer for another 10 minutes.
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- Prepare the mashed potatoes:
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- Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until soft.
- Mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
- Add cream cheese, salt, pepper, chives (or green onion), and a little milk. Mix everything until smooth and creamy.
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- Serve:
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- Serve the chicken with red sauce over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Breast with Red Sauce and Mashed Potatoes! A comforting and flavorful dish that will surely satisfy your taste buds! -