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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

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A comforting and quick skillet dinner featuring creamy herb chicken served over buttery mashed potatoes with shiny glazed carrots.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferable)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream, warmed slightly
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, for the mash
  • Salt to taste for potatoes
  • 3 cups baby or sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for glazing carrots
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, for glaze
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, for carrots
  • Optional pinch of cinnamon or thyme for carrots

Instructions

  1. Prep: Peel and cube the potatoes; season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Make the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, mash with butter and milk, season, and keep warm.
  3. Glaze the carrots: In a saucepan, combine carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover for the last few minutes to thicken the glaze.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear the seasoned chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken and tent with foil.
  5. Make the herb cream sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet, cook briefly, deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and mustard. Simmer to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken to the sauce, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and simmer briefly.
  7. Assemble and serve: Plate mashed potatoes, add glazed carrots, and place chicken beside them. Spoon extra sauce over dishes and garnish.

Notes

Substitute chicken breasts for thighs for juicier meat. Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat thoroughly.

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