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Glazed Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Pan Sauce

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A comforting, restaurant-style dish featuring juicy garlic herb–glazed chicken breasts served over rich, creamy mashed potatoes and finished with a flavorful pan sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional, for sauce)
  • 2 lb potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), peeled and chopped
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.33 cup sour cream or cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook chicken until golden on both sides and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  6. Stir in honey and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  7. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, then return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it to glaze.
  8. Mash cooked potatoes with milk, sour cream or cream cheese, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes and drizzle with pan sauce.

Notes

  • Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy.
  • Add lemon juice or zest to the sauce for brightness.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
  • Extra butter helps naturally thicken the pan sauce.

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