Creole Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Chicken Gravy
Ingredients
For the Creole Butter Chicken
- 1½–2lbs chicken breasts, diced into bite‑size pieces
- 1–2 tbsp Creole seasoning
- ½–1 tsp salt (adjust depending on seasoning blend)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- Optional: minced garlic or a splash of chicken broth to deglaze
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 3–4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- ¼–½ cup milk or cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Chicken Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of Creole seasoning for extra flavor
Instructions
- Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Add potatoes to a pot of salted water.
- Boil until fork‑tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Drain, then mash with butter, milk/cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Cover to keep warm.
- Cook the Creole Butter Chicken
- Season diced chicken with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add chicken in an even layer. Let it sear before stirring.
- Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Optional: add a splash of broth or a little garlic to lift all the flavorful bits from the pan.
- Make the Chicken Gravy
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to form a smooth roux. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Simmer until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Creole seasoning if you want a little kick.
- Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto each plate.
- Top with chicken gravy.
- Add a generous scoop of Creole butter chicken on the side.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions if you’re feeling fancy.