Chicken with Mashed Potatoes Meals – Creamy Herb Comfort Food
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a comforting dinner featuring tender chicken in a rich herb cream sauce served alongside smooth mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup warm milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 large carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Place cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with salted water, and boil until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic briefly. Add chicken broth and simmer for several minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to the skillet, add thyme and parsley, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Drain potatoes and mash with butter and warm milk. Season to taste.
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Simmer carrots in a small amount of water until nearly tender. Drain excess liquid, add butter and honey, and cook until glazed.
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Serve chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes and glazed carrots on the side.
Notes
Use a thermometer to confirm chicken is fully cooked.
Warm milk prevents lumps in mashed potatoes.
Adjust honey according to preferred sweetness.