Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to any table. This recipe features succulent chicken cooked in a rich herb-infused cream sauce, served over velvety mashed potatoes, and accompanied by sweet, glazed carrots. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, it is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
- Olive oil or butter
- Garlic powder
- Dried thyme and rosemary
- Butter and cream for the sauce
- Potatoes for mashing
- Whole carrots, honey or maple syrup for glazing
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Sear in a hot skillet until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, create the cream sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, adding broth and cream.
- Boil peeled potatoes until tender; mash with milk and butter.
- Sauté whole carrots in olive oil or butter, glazing with honey or maple syrup until tender.
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes, drizzled with cream sauce, and arrange glazed carrots on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg