Sunday, November 9, 2025

A Golden Comfort Feast That Knows Exactly What It’s Doing

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Crispy Chicken, Cornbread Stuffing & The Sides That Steal the Show

This is the kind of meal you make when you want comfort, flavor, and structure all on one plate. Everything here is intentional: crisp chicken, creamy mac-n-shells, boldly seasoned mashed potatoes, savory cornbread stuffing, and clean, simple Brussels sprouts for balance. Let’s cook.

Pan-Fried Chicken Breast (Golden & Crispy)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Directions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.

  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

  4. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into egg, then back into flour.

  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  6. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  7. Transfer to a rack or paper towel and let rest.

Cornbread Stuffing

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crumbled cornbread (day-old preferred)

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried sage

  • 1–1½ cups chicken broth

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Melt butter in a pan. Sauté onion and celery until soft.

  3. Add garlic, thyme, and sage; cook 30 seconds.

  4. In a bowl, combine cornbread and sautéed vegetables.

  5. Slowly stir in broth until moist but not soggy.

  6. Season to taste.

  7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.

Sharp Cheddar Mac-N-Shells

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta shells

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 2½ cups whole milk

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.

  2. In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

  3. Slowly whisk in milk; cook until thickened.

  4. Stir in cheese until smooth.

  5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  6. Fold in pasta.

  7. Optional: bake at 375°F for 15 minutes for a set top.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Naija-Style)

Ingredients

  • 2½ lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • ½–¾ cup warm milk

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Knorr chicken bouillon

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

  • Salt, if needed

Directions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain.

  2. In a pan, sauté onion in butter until soft.

  3. Add garlic and turmeric; cook briefly.

  4. Mash potatoes with butter mixture.

  5. Stir in warm milk and Knorr bouillon.

  6. Adjust seasoning and whip until smooth.

Steamed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

  • Salt, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a pot with a steamer basket to a boil.

  2. Steam Brussels sprouts 6–8 minutes until tender but bright.

  3. Season lightly with salt and finish with olive oil or butter.

How to Serve

Plate the chicken first, then build around it generously. This meal is meant to look full, warm, and inviting—because it is.

Final Note from At Home With Naija

This is comfort food with intention. Bold seasoning. Familiar flavors. No shortcuts. Whether it’s a Sunday dinner or a “just because” meal, this is food that shows care—and feeds people properly.

Eat Well Beloved,
Your fabulous homemaking strategist & wellness CEO 🍓💼✨





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