Name: Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); Salt & pepper to taste; 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); 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup milk or cream; 2–3 tbsp butter for mashed potatoes; Salt to taste; 3 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots; 2 tbsp butter for glazing carrots; 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1/4 tsp salt for carrots; Optional: pinch of cinnamon or thyme for a flavor twist

Description

A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy herb sauce, served with buttery mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt & pepper to taste
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)
1.5 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk or cream
2–3 tbsp butter for mashed potatoes
Salt to taste
3 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
2 tbsp butter for glazing carrots
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1/4 tsp salt for carrots
Optional: pinch of cinnamon or thyme for a flavor twist

Instructions

Boil peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth. Keep warm.
In a saucepan, combine carrots with butter, brown sugar, salt, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender and glazed.
Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Return chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve the chicken with warm mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of red pepper flakes to the creamy sauce.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: creamy chicken, comfort food, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, family meal