Description
Delight in Herb-Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots—comfort food at its finest, bringing warmth to your dinner table. This dish wraps you in a cozy embrace, featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich herb-infused cream sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 Chicken Breasts
Cream Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Butter
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 large Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt to taste
Glazed Carrots
- 2 cups Carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt some butter, then add the chicken, cooking until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken and keep it warm.
- Create the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the fresh herbs, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken. Make sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan for added flavor.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them until tender. Drain and mash with butter, salt, and a splash of cream until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and keep warm.
- Glaze the Carrots: In a separate pot, boil sliced carrots until tender. Drain and toss them with butter and a bit of sugar until they are nicely glazed and coated.
- Combine and Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and plate it alongside the creamy mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Drizzle the herb cream sauce over the chicken and enjoy this delightful meal!
Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Chicken: To keep your chicken juicy, avoid cooking it for too long; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs elevate the dish and provide a vibrant flavor compared to dried herbs.
- Let the Potatoes Rest: Allowing mashed potatoes to sit for a few minutes after mashing helps them thicken up.
- Adjust Consistency: If the cream sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out to your liking.
- Experiment with Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning of both the chicken and cream sauce to ensure depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Herb-Cream Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Comfort Food