Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need to bring this delicious dish to life:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Feel free to substitute the fresh herbs with dried if that’s what you have on hand—just remember to halve the amount!
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any brown bits from the chicken. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over the top, cover, and let it cook for an additional 15 minutes on low heat.
- While the chicken is cooking, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- To the potatoes, add milk and butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the carrots, in a separate pan, combine honey and balsamic vinegar. Add the carrots and sauté on medium heat until they are tender and the glaze is sticky, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the remaining sauce, alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
Cooking is a dance in my kitchen, and sometimes I let the kids join in to stir the pot or mash those potatoes. Remember, the messier the kitchen, the better the meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots, recipe, cooking, food