Name: Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch chunks; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 2 ounces cream cheese (optional); 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the carrots); 2 tablespoons butter (for the carrots); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons cold butter (for sauce)

Description

A flavorful and satisfying meal featuring garlic herb chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots—all in less time than you think!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch chunks
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
2 ounces cream cheese (optional)
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the carrots)
2 tablespoons butter (for the carrots)
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, grated
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cold butter (for sauce)

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Instructions

Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let steam off moisture.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-35 minutes until tender.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Make the sauce by sautéing shallot and garlic in the same skillet. Deglaze with white wine, simmer, and then add chicken stock and cold butter.
Mash the potatoes with warmed butter, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. Season to taste.
Glaze the roasted carrots with the butter-honey-garlic mixture before serving.

Notes

You can prep the vegetables and marinate the chicken ahead of time for easier cooking. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or swap carrots for another vegetable as desired.