Glazed Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Pan Sauce
A delicious, comforting dish featuring succulent chicken breast glazed with garlic and herbs, served over creamy mashed potatoes with a savory pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then rub with minced garlic and fresh herbs.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in the butter and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash the drained potatoes with cream and salt to taste.
- Serve by placing mashed potatoes on each plate, topping with glazed chicken, and drizzling with pan sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the pan sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg