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Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

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Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots is a comforting weeknight meal that combines juicy, herb-seasoned chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet honey-glazed carrots. It’s a complete, satisfying dinner that feels special yet approachable for any night of the week.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Instructions

  1. Add potatoes to a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, return to pot, and let steam dry for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 25–35 minutes until tender. Melt butter, honey, and grated garlic together and toss with roasted carrots.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, Italian herbs, half the garlic, and olive oil. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté shallot and remaining garlic. Deglaze with white wine, simmer, then add chicken stock. Reduce slightly and whisk in cold butter. Season to taste.
  5. Mash potatoes. Warm butter, cream cheese, and milk together, then stir into potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with pan sauce and glazed carrots on the side.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing mashed potatoes to keep them fluffy.
  • Glazed carrots can be made ahead and reheated gently.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts if preferred.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American