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Make Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots Tonight!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 650
Enjoy a delicious and comforting meal with garlic herb chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Mashed Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 2–3 inch chunks)
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (warmed)
  • 2 ounce cream cheese

Glazed Carrots

  • 1 pound carrots (peeled and sliced in half if large)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)

Pan Sauce

  • 1 shallot shallot (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup dry white grape juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon cold butter

Instructions 

  • Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and steam-off excess moisture.
  • Roast carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F for 25–35 minutes. Glaze with honey-butter mixture.
  • Season chicken with garlic, thyme, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Sear in skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Sauté shallot and garlic in skillet. Deglaze with white grape juice, then add chicken stock and simmer. Whisk in cold butter until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mash potatoes. Warm butter, cream cheese, and milk. Stir into potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey-butter glaze for the carrots.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken