Kate's taters (boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew)

I had been at work when one of my coworkers started singing the boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew song from the lord of the rings and I decided I was going to have potatos for dinner! Let the cooking commence!


4 large idaho potatos, peeled, chopped into 1 inch squares
1.5 cups milk
1 stick of butter
2 chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 clove of garlic
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste


peel and chop potatos, place in boiling water and let them boil for about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and start mashing (I use a hand masher, I like the clumps). Add milk, butter, chopped up garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. While you are mashing start your chicken breasts in a small pan. Let them brown and cut them into bite size pieces. When the potatos are mashed and the chicken is done, stir them into one pot together.
Pour the chicken broth into the same pan you used for browning the chicken, this will allow you to utilize any juices left behind. Add flour to thicken the broth, using salt and pepper to taste. When you have your gravy the right consistency (I like mine so that it is cloudy, but not too thick) turn off your heart and serve it up with a smile!