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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Bliss

This Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots dish is a comforting dinner packed with flavor and quick to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or Thighs Choose your preferred cut.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Consider roasting for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Dried Herbs Thyme, basil, oregano.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme For garnish.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Almond milk as substitute.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For the Glazed Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Thyme Optional.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes, cover with salted water, bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, add warmed milk and butter, mash until smooth, and season.
  2. Glaze the Carrots: Melt butter in a skillet, add sliced carrots, stir for 2 minutes, sprinkle in brown sugar or honey, cover and sauté for 10-12 minutes until tender, setting aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, season chicken, sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and let rest.
  4. Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then add broth, heavy cream and mustard, simmer for 4-5 minutes, return chicken to pan with sauce.
  5. Plate the Dish: Serve mashed potatoes on plates, add seared chicken and arrange glazed carrots. Drizzle the creamy herb sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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