Pan-Roasted Chicken with Cheesy-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Cheesy-Herb Mashed Potatoes from Cook's Country chosen by Jennifer at Come Rain or Come Shine

2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (5-ounce) package Boursin cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
4 (1/2 oz.) bone-in split chicken breasts, trimmed and halved crosswise
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine

Microwave potatoes and 1/2 cup broth in large covered bowl until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.  Add 1/3 cup Boursin and 2 tablespoons chives and, using potato masher, mash mixture.

Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.  Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.  Cook chicken, skin side down, until well browned, 5 to 10 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until meat registered 160 degrees, 12 to 15 minutes.  Transfer chicken to platter and tent loosely with foil.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet.  Add shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute.  Add remaining 3/4 cup broth, wine, and any accumulated chicken juices and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Off heat, whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons Boursin and remaining 2 tablespoons chives.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Pour sauce over chicken and serve with potatoes.

May 2013 Menu

1.  Baja Chicken and Slaw Sliders from Taste of Home chosen by Kerry at Woman at the Well

2.  Easy Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream from Trains and Tutus (via Pinterest) chosen by Kerry at Woman at the Well

3.  Homemade Granola Bars from the Barefoot Contessa chosen by Amanda at The Miss Miss Journal

4. Pan-Roasted Chicken with Cheesy-Herb Mashed Potatoes from Cook's Country chosen by Jennifer at Come Rain or Come Shine

Just make what you can, when you can, during the month and then link your blog post to (or leave a comment on) the corresponding recipe post.

Happy cooking!

Easy Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream

Easy Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream from Trains and Tutus (via Pinterest) chosen by Kerry at Woman at the Well

 

Homemade Granola Bars

Homemade Granola Bars from the Barefoot Contessa chosen by Amanda at The Miss Miss Journal

Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders

Baja Chicken and Slaw Sliders from Taste of Home chosen by Kerry at Woman at the Well

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April 2013 Menu

1.  Mini Mediterranean Turkey Meatloaves from the Iowa Girl Eats chosen by Catherine at Bailey Dailies

2.  Homemade Nutter Butters from www.remodelaholic.com chosen by Kristin at Life is So-Kool

3.  Balsamic Vinegar Chicken with Fresh Tomatoes from www.daydreamkitchen.com chosen by Kristin at Life is So-Kool

Bonus Recipe:  Haricots Verts a la Provencale from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Just make what you can, when you can, during the month and then link your blog post to (or leave a comment on) the corresponding recipe post.