Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Printable)

Tender herb-marinated chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots—a comforting family favorite ready in just over an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

09 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

→ Glazed Carrots

14 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well, return to the pot, and mash with butter, milk, salt, and white pepper until creamy and smooth. Keep warm until serving.
03 - While potatoes are cooking, place carrots in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until barely tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain. Add butter and honey to the pan, then return the carrots, stirring over medium heat until glazed and shiny, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts alongside or atop creamy mashed potatoes with a generous portion of glazed carrots. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The kind of meal that makes people ask whats cooking before they even take their coats off
  • Everything comes together in about an hour with mostly hands-off cooking time
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for those nights when nobody wants to cook
02 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness before marinating for consistent cooking
  • Warm the milk before adding to potatoes so they absorb it better
  • Do not crowd the pan when cooking chicken or it will steam instead of sear
03 -
  • Let chicken rest at room temperature 20 minutes before cooking for even searing
  • Keep mashed potatoes warm by setting the pot over barely simmering water

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