Glazed Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Pan Sauce
A comforting dish of juicy herb-glazed chicken breasts served over creamy mashed potatoes with a flavorful pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Boiled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme and rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 Potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and add butter and chopped herbs to the skillet, stirring to create a pan sauce.
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with heavy cream and salt.
- Place creamy mashed potatoes on each plate, then lay the chicken on top.
- Drizzle the pan sauce over the chicken and serve warm.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, consider adding butter or cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg