America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated · SEASON 26

Weeknight Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

Episode 13 · 2026-01-10

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Season 26Episode 13★ N/A/10

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Episode overview

Test cook Alex Heugel makes host Bridget Lancaster Cold-Start Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Cherry and Rosemary Pan Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews paper towels. And test cook Sam Block makes host Julia Collin Davison the Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes.

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