Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
A comforting dish combining juicy chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the mashed potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the glazed carrots
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to deglaze. Return chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cooking Potatoes
- In a large pot of salted water, boil cubed potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Cooking Carrots
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over carrots and cook another 5 minutes until glossy and tender.
Serving
- Plate chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy. You can use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor. For creamier mashed potatoes, add more milk or butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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