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Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

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A comforting dish featuring seared chicken in a velvety herb sauce, accompanied by buttery mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 170–200 g each)
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, divided (or 1 tsp fine sea salt)
  • ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced (or ¼ small onion)
  • ½ cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 900 g Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ to ¾ cup warm whole milk or half-and-half
  • ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese (optional)
  • 450 –500 g carrots, peeled and cut into 0.5 cm (¼ in) thick slices
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • â…› tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water or orange juice
  • 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes: Place the peeled, chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2.5 cm (1 in). Stir in 1 ½ tsp kosher salt.
  2. Boil the potatoes: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain and steam the potatoes: When tender, drain potatoes well and return them to the hot pot. Let them sit 1–2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
  4. Make the mashed potatoes: Warm the milk in a small saucepan or microwave until just warm, not boiling.
  5. Mash the potatoes: Add butter to the hot potatoes and mash with a potato masher or ricer until mostly smooth.
  6. Add creaminess: Stir in ½ cup of the warm milk and the sour cream or cream cheese (if using). Season with salt and pepper, then taste and adjust as needed.
  7. Keep potatoes warm: Cover the pot and keep warm on the lowest heat, stirring occasionally.
  8. Season the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and sprinkle it on both sides of the chicken.
  9. Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet, add olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate and cover.
  10. Start the glazed carrots: In a skillet, add sliced carrots, butter, brown sugar or honey, water or orange juice, salt, and pepper.
  11. Simmer the carrots: Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 6–8 minutes until just tender.
  12. Glaze the carrots: Remove the lid and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the liquid reduces to a glaze. Add lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
  13. Make the creamy herb sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté shallot until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  14. Deglaze the pan: Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  15. Add the cream: Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and pepper. Simmer gently for 4–6 minutes until thickened.
  16. Stir in cheese: If using Parmesan, add it now and let it melt into the sauce.
  17. Add fresh herbs: Add parsley, chives, thyme, and basil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  18. Finish cooking the chicken: Return seared chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
  19. Rest the chicken: Turn off heat and let chicken rest in the sauce.
  20. Plate the dish: Serve mashed potatoes, chicken, and glazed carrots. Garnish with herbs.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for better mashed potatoes. Don’t rush the searing process for golden crust.

Nutrition

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