Description
Ready to impress with minimal effort? This Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots is a weeknight-friendly dish that looks gourmet but tastes like comfort food heaven. Golden seared chicken infused with garlic and herbs rests atop buttery mashed potatoes, served with tender carrots glazed in a buttery broth. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a healthy comfort meal, or cozy food ideas for a special dinner, this recipe ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup baby carrots
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
3. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. In a pan, melt butter and sautée garlic. Add carrots and cook until slightly soft. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until tender. Uncover and simmer until glazed.
5. Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken, and add glazed carrots on the side. Spoon extra glaze over the top.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating mashed potatoes to bring back the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic herb chicken, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, easy dinner, healthy comfort food