Description
A warm, homey meal featuring tender garlic herb chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter (for carrots)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub with a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.
- Bring a pot of salted cold water to a boil and cook the cubed potatoes until soft, about 15–20 minutes. Drain.
- Bake the chicken for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Mash the drained potatoes with milk and butter until creamy. Season to taste.
- Heat butter in a skillet, add carrots, brown sugar, and water. Cook until tender and glossy, about 8–10 minutes.
- Plate the chicken with servings of mashed potatoes and carrots. Drizzle with chicken juices and garnish with herbs.
Notes
For extra creamy mashed potatoes, warm the milk before adding. Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Garlic herb chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, weeknight dinner, comfort food