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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Bliss

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken in a rich sauce with velvety potatoes and sweet carrots.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts/thighs
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted preferred
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium for a healthier option
  • 1 cup Heavy cream/Half-and-Half Coconut cream for a dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) Enhances sauce's complexity
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian herbs Fresh herbs are great substitutes
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley & thyme For garnish
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold/Russet potatoes For fluffy texture
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk/Cream Any dairy/non-dairy milk works
For the Glazed Carrots
  • 1 lb Carrots Baby carrots for easy preparation
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar/Honey Maple syrup is a good substitute
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (optional) Adds warmth to the glaze

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes. Place in a pot, cover with salted water, boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and salt, add water, cover, and cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a skillet, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Add garlic to drippings, sauté briefly, then deglaze with chicken broth. Stir in cream and mustard, let thicken for about 5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over and warm for a minute. Garnish with herbs.
  6. Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken and sauce, and serve glazed carrots on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to use a meat thermometer to achieve the desired internal temperature for chicken. Fresh herbs enhance flavor significantly.

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