Description
Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots is a comforting yet elegant dish that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. Juicy chicken infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs is perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet, glossy glazed carrots. This delightful meal is ideal for family dinners or special occasions, promising to impress both visually and with its rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with chopped herbs; rub over chicken breasts. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Transfer seared chicken to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165?F.
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In another pot, toss baby carrots with brown sugar and butter over medium heat until coated and glazed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg