Description
This Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots, all come together to create a satisfying and delicious dish.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the glazed carrots:
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with milk, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Glaze the carrots: Cook carrots in butter, honey, salt, and cinnamon until tender and glazed.
- Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Drizzle any leftover garlic herb butter from the skillet over the top for extra flavor.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Add butter in the last minute of cooking.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor if desired.
- Add a splash of chicken broth to the pan when cooking the chicken for a pan sauce.
- Potatoes can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk.
