🥔 Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Ground Chicken
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Time: 25–30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~450–550 kcal per serving
🧂 Ingredients
- Potatoes (peeled and cubed): 3 medium (~400g – ~300 kcal per serving)
- Ground chicken: 200g (~220 kcal per serving)
- Butter: 2 tbsp (~200 kcal total)
- Milk (whole or skim): 1/4 cup (~40–70 kcal)
- Garlic (optional, minced): 1 clove (~5 kcal)
- Salt & pepper: to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped chives or parsley
👨🍳 Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Boil the Potatoes
Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground chicken with a bit of salt and pepper.
Optionally, sauté garlic before adding the chicken for extra flavor.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Step 3: Mash the Potatoes
While the chicken cooks, mash the boiled potatoes using a masher or fork.
Add butter and milk gradually while mashing until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Combine and Serve
Plate the mashed potatoes and top with the ground chicken.
Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
💡 Tips
- For richer mashed potatoes, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can mix in sautéed onions or mushrooms with the ground chicken.
- Add grated cheese to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
- Use a hand mixer for ultra-smooth mashed potatoes.
