Herb Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Herb Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots. This delightful dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich herb-infused cream sauce, served alongside buttery mashed potatoes and sweet, glazed carrots. It’s the perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying blend of protein, vegetables, and creamy goodness. Simple to prepare yet elegant enough for special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones while bringing warmth to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 800 g potatoes
- 50 g butter
- 100 ml warm milk
- Salt & nutmeg
- 400 g baby carrots
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- Salt & parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add chicken broth and heavy cream along with herbs; let simmer.
- Boil potatoes until soft; mash with butter and warm milk.
- Steam carrots until tender; glaze in butter with honey or brown sugar.
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with glazed carrots on the side, drizzled with herb cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg