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 combines tender chicken smothered in a rich, herb-infused cream sauce with buttery mashed potatoes and sweet, glazed carrots. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to make and impressive to serve. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Enjoy this classic comfort food that brings warmth to your dining table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying, Boiling, Steaming
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 800 g potatoes
- 400 g baby carrots
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 100 ml warm milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt & nutmeg
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream along with mustard and herbs; simmer until creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook through in the sauce.
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender; mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and nutmeg.
- Steam baby carrots until tender; glaze with melted butter and honey (or brown sugar).
- Serve by plating mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and topped with herb cream chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg