Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Print View)
Tender garlic herb chicken paired with creamy mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots for a comforting family dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes
09 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - ½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for richer taste)
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp ground white pepper
→ Glazed Carrots
14 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
15 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - ½ tsp salt
18 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
19 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Place the potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, return to the pot, and mash with butter, milk, salt, and white pepper until creamy and smooth. Keep warm.
03 - While potatoes cook, place carrots in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until barely tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain. Add butter and honey to the pan, then the carrots, stirring over medium heat until glazed and shiny, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Serve chicken breasts atop or beside creamy mashed potatoes and a generous scoop of glazed carrots. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tender herbed chicken buttery mash and sweet glazed carrots hits every comfort zone
- Everything finishes at the same time so youre not juggling hot pans and hungry family members
02 -
- Potatoes mash best when they are still hot so do not let them sit too long after draining
- The carrot glaze transforms from glossy to sticky fast so watch carefully in the final minutes
03 -
- Deglaze the chicken pan with a bit of white wine or broth for an effortless sauce
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a deeper earthier sweetness on the carrots