Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots – Easy Comfort Food Dinner Recipe
This Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is a comforting, restaurant-style meal featuring juicy chicken in a rich herb cream sauce served with buttery mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Boiled Sides
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- 3 cups baby carrots
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch cinnamon or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Mash with butter, milk, and salt. Keep warm.
- Cook carrots with butter, sugar, salt, and a splash of water. Simmer 10–12 minutes until glazed.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Sear chicken in olive oil and butter for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove.
- Sauté garlic in same pan for 30 seconds.
- Add broth, scraping pan. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and Dijon. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan and coat in sauce. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Serve chicken with mashed potatoes and carrots. Drizzle sauce and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Warm cream before adding for smoother sauce.
- Add extra Parmesan for richer flavor.