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 succulent chicken cooked in a rich herb cream sauce, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also a surefire way to impress your guests. With its harmonious balance of flavors and textures, it promises to satisfy any craving for a hearty dinner.
- 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 garlic. Add broth, cream, mustard, and herbs; simmer.
- Boil potatoes until soft, then mash with butter and warm milk; season with salt and nutmeg.
- Steam carrots until tender; glaze with melted butter and honey.
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with glazed carrots on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg