Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Blackened Chicken with Cheesy Collard Greens, a dish that beautifully marries bold spices with creamy comfort. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this Southern-inspired meal will impress anyone at your table. The zesty blackened chicken is perfectly paired with rich, cheesy collard greens and buttery garlic mashed potatoes, creating a satisfying plate that warms the soul. Easy to prepare and deeply flavorful, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking comfort food with a twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 bunch collard greens (about 1 lb)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic (for mashed potatoes)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes with minced garlic until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper.
- Cook Collard Greens: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add chopped collard greens and chicken broth; cover and cook until tender. Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted; season to taste.
- Blacken Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season generously, and cook in a hot skillet until cooked through.
- Assemble: Serve garlic mashed potatoes topped with cheesy collard greens and blackened chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg