Herb Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Herb Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots. This delightful dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, herb-infused cream sauce, perfectly complemented by creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots. It’s an ideal meal for any occasion—from family dinners to special gatherings—guaranteeing satisfaction with every bite. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, this recipe makes for an easy yet impressive dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 800 g potatoes
- 50 g butter
- 100 ml warm milk
- Salt & nutmeg
- 400 g baby carrots
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- Salt & parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add chicken broth and heavy cream along with herbs; let simmer until thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet until fully cooked.
- Boil potatoes until soft, then mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and nutmeg until creamy.
- Steam baby carrots until tender, toss in melted butter and honey or brown sugar to glaze.
- Serve by layering mashed potatoes on plates, topping with glazed carrots and herb cream chicken. Drizzle extra sauce over the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg