Description
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a hearty, balanced meal featuring tender chicken in a rich herb‑cream sauce, buttery mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half‑and‑half/milk for lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh herbs: chopped thyme, parsley, rosemary (or a mix)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 kg potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and quartered
- 2–3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup milk or cream (adjust to desired creaminess)
- Salt, to taste
- 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally or into rounds
- 1–2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a bit of chopped fresh herbs. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium‑high heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic (and extra herbs if desired) for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or milk/half‑and‑half), lower heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer a few more minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, milk/cream, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- For the carrots: in a separate skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced carrots, a pinch of salt, and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add the brown sugar (or honey), stir to coat, lower heat, cover, and cook until carrots are tender and glazed — about 8–10 minutes total.
- To serve: place a portion of mashed potatoes on each plate, top with a chicken breast smothered in creamy herb sauce, and add a side of glazed carrots. Garnish with extra chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Herb Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots