Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Print)
Juicy herb-roasted chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots makes a comforting dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Garlic Herb Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes
10 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
11 - ⅓ cup whole milk, warmed
12 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
13 - ¼ cup sour cream
14 - 1 tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp white pepper
→ Glazed Carrots
16 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
18 - 2 tbsp honey
19 - ½ tsp salt
20 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
21 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry and rub the herb mixture evenly over each piece.
04 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15–18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
05 - While chicken cooks, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
06 - Mash potatoes with butter, warmed milk, sour cream, salt, and white pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté for 4 minutes. Drizzle with honey, season with salt and pepper, and cook stirring occasionally for 5–7 minutes until tender and glossy.
08 - Serve chicken over creamy mashed potatoes with glazed carrots on the side. Garnish with extra parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
- The combination of creamy potatoes and sweet glazed carrots makes this the ultimate comfort food
02 -
- I once skipped the searing step and the chicken turned out pale and bland, so do not skip that 2 minute sear
- The mashed potatoes can be made ahead and kept warm over a double boiler if you are timing everything
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for the full 5 minutes or all those delicious juices will run out onto your cutting board
- The glaze on the carrots thickens quickly, so have your serving spoon ready the moment they look glossy