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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots, ideal for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs add extra flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 0.75 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.75 cups Heavy Cream (or Half-and-Half) Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Herbs Or a mix of thyme, basil, and oregano.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk or Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For the Glazed Carrots
  • 4 medium Carrots Sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Or Honey.
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Optional Cinnamon or Thyme

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium Skillet
  • Large Skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with milk and butter.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add sliced carrots, brown sugar, salt and water, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Season chicken and sear in a skillet with olive oil and butter for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet, deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream and herbs, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked chicken with the herb sauce in the skillet for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots, garnishing with parsley and thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken and rest it for 5 minutes before slicing for juiciness.

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