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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Bliss

Delight in this Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots, a comforting and budget-friendly family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2-3 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substituting thighs adds a richer flavor.
  • Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 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 Vegetable broth works too.
  • 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
  • Salt To taste.
For the Glazed Carrots
  • 3 cups Baby Carrots or Sliced Carrots
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Pinch of Cinnamon or Thyme Optional.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Mashed Potatoes by boiling peeled and cubed potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter, milk, and salt.
  2. Glaze Carrots in a saucepan with butter, brown sugar, and salt until tender and caramelized.
  3. Cook Chicken by seasoning and searing in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make Herb Cream Sauce by sautéing garlic, deglazing with broth, and stirring in cream and cheese until thickened.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce by returning chicken to skillet and simmering in the sauce.
  6. Plate and Serve with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots, garnished with parsley or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are well-drained for creamy texture; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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