Description
A warm, cozy dish bringing together tender chicken in a silky herb cream sauce, smooth mashed potatoes, and sweet honey glazed carrots. Perfect for weeknights and special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- Peel and cube the potatoes and set them in cold water.
- Mince the garlic and prepare all ingredients for cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer with the chicken.
- Meanwhile, place the cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the potatoes with butter and milk. Season to taste.
- For the carrots, heat a small skillet and coat carrots with honey and cinnamon until tender.
- Serve by spooning mashed potatoes, placing chicken with sauce, and adding honey glazed carrots on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting half-and-half for heavy cream. Adjust seasoning according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, comfort food, mashed potatoes, family meal, easy dinner