Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Herb Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich herb cream sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, you can create a meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your family dinners. Elevate your dining experience with this delicious combination that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 800 g potatoes
- 400 g baby carrots
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 50 g butter (for mashed potatoes)
- 100 ml warm milk
- Salt & pepper
- Salt & nutmeg (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for glazed carrots)
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, parsley, and oregano. Let simmer until creamy, then return the chicken to cook through.
- Boil peeled potatoes until soft (about 20 minutes), then mash with butter and warm milk; season with salt and nutmeg.
- Steam baby carrots until tender (about 10 minutes). In a small saucepan, melt butter with honey or brown sugar; toss steamed carrots in the glaze.
- Serve by plating the mashed potatoes alongside glazed carrots topped with herb cream chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg