Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes – Comfort Dinner
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots: A Complete Comfort Food Dinner features tender chicken in herb cream sauce served with smooth mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
For Mashed Potatoes:
2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup warm milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Glazed Carrots:
3 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Boil potatoes until tender and mash with butter and milk.
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Sear seasoned chicken until golden and set aside.
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Sauté garlic, add broth and cream, then herbs and Parmesan.
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Simmer sauce and return chicken to skillet.
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Cook carrots in butter, add honey and salt, and glaze until tender.
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Serve chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes and carrots on the side.
Notes
Simmer sauce gently to avoid curdling.
Adjust salt to taste.
Serve immediately for best texture.