Description
Delicious, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped parsley, and thyme leaves. Rub this herb mixture all over the chicken breasts, pressing gently so it adheres to the meat. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear without moving them for 5-6 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Add butter to the pan and baste the chicken with the melted butter and pan juices. Once the internal temperature reaches 165°F, transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet with the remaining drippings, add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Stir continuously over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and becomes slightly syrupy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- While the chicken cooks, peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain thoroughly and return the potatoes to the pot. Add butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate. Place one chicken breast on top of the mashed potatoes, drizzle the reduced pan sauce over the chicken, and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest to enhance its flavor. Use fresh herbs for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic herb, family dinner, comfort food