Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Herb-Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots. This exquisite dish features golden pan-seared chicken thighs smothered in a luscious creamy herb sauce, paired with fluffy mashed potatoes and tender, buttery glazed carrots. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe will impress your family and friends while delivering a gourmet experience at home. With its balance of protein, carbs, and vitamins, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, parsley, or Italian mix)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- 3–4 whole carrots, peeled
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Pinch of salt & dried parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken thigh generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook through until done. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 4-5 minutes until thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it well with the sauce.
- Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan filled with water. Boil until soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash them with butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- In another pot or skillet, boil or steam peeled carrots until fork-tender (around 10 minutes). Drain well. Toss them in olive oil (or butter), sprinkle with a pinch of salt and dried parsley in a hot pan for a glossy finish.
- On each plate, serve generous portions of mashed potatoes topped with glazed carrots alongside your succulent chicken drizzled with creamy herb sauce. Garnish each plate with chopped fresh parsley for an inviting touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg