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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

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A comforting meal featuring creamy herb chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 2–3 tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or thyme

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth. Keep warm.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until carrots are tender and glazed. Stir occasionally. Remove the lid for the last 2–3 minutes to thicken glaze.
  3. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up those tasty browned bits. Stir in the cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard (if using) and simmer until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
  5. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2 more minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Plate your mashed potatoes, carrots, and chicken. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Notes

Use chicken broth instead of milk for extra flavor in mashed potatoes. A splash of orange juice can enhance the glazed carrots.

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