Chicken with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & cube the potatoes.
• Step 2
  In a pot of salted boiling water, add the potatoes. Cook for 12-15 min, over medium heat.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, wash & cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 4
  In a second pot of salted boiling water, add the broccoli. Cook for 5-6 min, until tender. Drain the broccoli & set aside to keep warm.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel & season with salt, pepper & Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken 4-5 min on each side, until cooked through & golden brown. Set aside to keep warm.
• Step 6
  Once cooked through, reserve a ladle of cooking water & set aside. Drain the potatoes & add them back to the pot with the garlic & herb spreadable cheese. Mash using a fork or a potato-masher until smooth & creamy. If needed, add a splash of the reserved cooking water for desired consistency.
• Step 7
  Serve the cheesy mashed potatoes on a plate with the chicken & broccoli. Garnish with freshly chopped chives & re-season to taste. Enjoy!