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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots Delight

Enjoy the comforting Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots, a perfect one-pot meal for families.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort food
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (or thighs)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary (or fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard (optional)
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Milk (or cream)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter (for mashed potatoes)
For the Glazed Carrots
  • 4 cups Baby Carrots (or sliced carrots)
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (or honey)
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the mashed potatoes by peeling and cubing Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender.
  2. Glaze the carrots by cooking baby carrots in a saucepan with butter, brown sugar, salt, and water until tender and coated.
  3. Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary, then sear in a skillet until golden brown.
  4. Make the herb cream sauce in the same skillet by sautéing minced garlic, then adding chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan, simmering until thickened.
  5. Combine the seared chicken with the sauce and let it simmer, then serve alongside the mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an even creamier texture, consider using a potato ricer for mashed potatoes. Customize veggies in the cream sauce for kids' preferences.

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