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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a cozy, elegant meal featuring juicy chicken in a rich herb cream sauce, buttery mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp each dried thyme, rosemary, parsley, and basil (or 1 tbsp fresh herbs)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted (optional)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat and sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
  4. Stir in cream, herbs, Dijon mustard (if using), and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for a few minutes to absorb flavors.
  6. For mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, cream, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using).
  7. For glazed carrots: Simmer carrots in water until just tender. Drain and cook with butter and brown sugar until glossy. Season with salt and garnish with parsley if desired.
  8. Serve chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes alongside glazed carrots.

Notes

  • Use bone-in thighs for more flavor and adjust cooking time.
  • Swap cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter version.
  • Add sour cream or cream cheese to mashed potatoes for extra tang.
  • Include peas or spinach in sauce for added veggies.
  • Add red pepper flakes to sauce for a touch of heat.

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