Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots is a delicious and comforting family meal that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
Author:Laura
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Mashed Potatoes:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Glazed Carrots:
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
Mash Potatoes: Return the potatoes to the pot and add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Cook Carrots: In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the carrot sticks and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add Sugar: Sprinkle brown sugar over the carrots, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the carrots are tender and glazed. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the herbs and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the glazed carrots, such as peas or green beans.
Leftover mashed potatoes can be used for shepherd’s pie or potato cakes.