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Simple Chicken Dinner for Two

A cozy, delicious chicken dinner idea for two people made with juicy grilled chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 545
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Mashed Potatoes
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
Vegetables
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables carrots, green beans, peppers
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk, and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté mixed vegetables in olive oil for 4–5 minutes.
  5. Serve grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 39gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 20 minutes.
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