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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Bliss

Enjoy a comforting Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots that's perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts/thighs Choose thighs for extra flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter For cooking.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or half-and-half.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.
  • to taste Fresh thyme For garnish.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold or Russet potatoes Peeled and cubed.
  • to taste Salt For boiling.
  • 1 cup Whole milk Warmed.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Warmed.
For the Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots Peeled and sliced.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • to taste Cinnamon Optional.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes by peeling and cubing the potatoes, boiling them until tender, mashing with warm milk and butter, and seasoning to taste.
  2. Glaze the Carrots by melting butter, adding carrots and brown sugar, sautéing until tender and glazed.
  3. Cook the Chicken by seasoning, searing in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then keep warm.
  4. Make the Sauce by sautéing garlic, adding chicken broth, then cream, mustard, and herbs, simmering until thickened.
  5. Combine and Serve by returning chicken to skillet, spooning sauce, and serving with mashed potatoes and carrots, garnishing with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider using fresh herbs for enhanced flavor and prepare side dishes in advance to save time.

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