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Delicious creamy herb chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots on a plate.

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

A comforting meal featuring creamy herb chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2-3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 2-3 tbsp butter for mashed potatoes

For the Glazed Carrots

  • 3 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
  • 2 tbsp butter for glazed carrots
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch cinnamon or thyme (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by seasoning the chicken breasts (or thighs) with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Let the seasoned chicken sit while you prepare the other components.

Cooking

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  • Optional: whisk in Dijon mustard for added tanginess.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the cream sauce.

Mashed Potatoes

  • Cover the peeled and cubed potatoes with water in a pot and boil until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add milk and butter, mashing until creamy.

Glazed Carrots

  • In a separate skillet, melt butter and add carrots, brown sugar, salt, and optional spices.
  • Cook until carrots are tender and glazed.

Serving

  • Plate the chicken alongside mashed potatoes and glazed carrots, garnished with herbs.

Notes

This dish is perfect for family meals and leftovers are great for lunch. Experiment with adding sautéed mushrooms or other root vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Herb Chicken, Glazed Carrots, mashed potatoes, weeknight dinner
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