Name: Garlic-Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2–3 inch chunks; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 2 ounces cream cheese (optional); 1 pound carrots, peeled and halved if large; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for carrots); 2 tablespoons butter (for carrot glaze); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic, grated (for carrot glaze); 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons cold butter (for finishing the sauce)

Description

A comforting family dinner of juicy garlic-herb chicken served over cheesy mashed potatoes with sweet, honey-glazed carrots.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2–3 inch chunks
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
2 ounces cream cheese (optional)
1 pound carrots, peeled and halved if large
1 tablespoon olive oil (for carrots)
2 tablespoons butter (for carrot glaze)
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, grated (for carrot glaze)
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cold butter (for finishing the sauce)

Instructions

Prepare the potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Roast the carrots: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–35 minutes.
Season and sear the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with olive oil, half the minced garlic, thyme, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side.
Make the pan sauce: In the same skillet, sauté shallot and remaining garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add wine and simmer, then add chicken stock and thicken.
Mash the potatoes: Mash the potatoes and stir in butter, cream cheese, and warmed milk until smooth.
Plate and finish: Serve mashed potatoes, place chicken on top, drizzle pan sauce over chicken, and add glazed carrots.

Notes

For creamier mash, warm the milk before adding. Let chicken rest after searing for juicier meat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-seared and roasted
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, comfort food, family dinner