Description
A comforting yet impressive dish that combines creamy herb chicken, fluffy mashed potatoes, and sweet honey-glazed carrots, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (for mashed potatoes)
- 4 carrots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter (for carrots)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and your favorite dried herbs.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook until slightly thickened. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, and salt.
- Glaze the carrots: Slice the carrots and melt butter in a pan. Add the carrots and cook until tender, then drizzle with honey and sauté until glazed.
- Serve it up: Plate the creamy chicken alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and flavor. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Family Dinner