Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots 3-Step Comfort Classic That Feels Luxurious
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a comforting, well-balanced dinner featuring tender chicken in a rich herb cream sauce, fluffy mashed potatoes, and lightly sweet glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce:
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp butter
1/2–3/4 cup milk or cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Glazed Carrots:
1 lb carrots, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2–3 tbsp water or broth
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, mash with butter and milk, and season.
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Cook carrots with butter and water until tender. Add honey and cook until glazed. Season lightly.
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Season chicken and sear in butter and oil until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
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Add garlic, broth, cream, and herbs to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to sauce and simmer briefly. Serve with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Notes
Use gentle heat when simmering cream sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.