Description

This Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner idea. Perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken breasts sit atop buttery mashed potatoes with sweet, tender glazed carrots on the side. It’s a balanced, wholesome, and satisfying dish that comes together in under an hour—ideal for an easy dinner, hearty lunch, or even a special occasion meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe, cozy food ideas, or new ways to serve chicken, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup whole milk (warm)

1/4 cup unsalted butter

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 lb baby carrots

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup water

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in skillet; sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Rest the chicken after cooking.

3. Place cubed potatoes in salted boiling water; cook 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.

4. In a saucepan, combine carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until carrots are tender and glaze thickens.

5. Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken, arrange carrots on the side, drizzle with glaze and pan juices. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer a juicier, richer texture—just adjust cook time slightly.

For creamier potatoes, warm your milk and butter before mashing.

Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain maximum moisture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop + Simmer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 520
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 105mg