Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Herb-Cream Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots—a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken thighs seared to perfection, enveloped in a rich, creamy herb sauce. This meal is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The fluffy mashed potatoes and buttery glazed carrots create a harmonious balance of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more. With its gourmet touch and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your guests or provide a cozy meal at home.
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 the chicken over and cook through until no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 1 cup of chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 4-5 minutes until thickened. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat it well with the sauce.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, add cubed potatoes. Boil until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain well and return to pot. Mash with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In another pot or steamer basket, boil or steam peeled carrots until fork-tender (about 10 minutes). Drain them well. In a hot pan, toss drained carrots with olive oil or butter, salt, and dried parsley for that glossy finish.
- On each plate, serve a generous scoop of mashed potatoes alongside glazed carrots. Top with seared chicken drizzled in herb cream sauce and finish with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 175mg