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Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes offers a quick, comforting dinner

  • Author: Jordan Reed
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes is a comforting dinner featuring juicy baked chicken marinated in garlic herb butter, creamy buttery mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots. This easy, weeknight‑friendly recipe delivers restaurant‑style flavor, perfect for family meals, meal‑prep, or a cozy dinner any night. Serve sliced chicken over mashed potatoes, drizzle carrot glaze, and garnish with parsley. Leftovers reheat well, making this a versatile weeknight staple. perfect for fast meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for mashed potatoes)
  • 1 pound carrots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for glazed carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and melted butter. Coat chicken breasts.
  2. Place chicken in a baking dish and bake 25‑30 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15‑20 minutes. Drain, mash with milk and butter until smooth.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter for carrots, add sliced carrots and brown sugar. Cook until carrots are tender and glazed.
  5. Serve chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes with glazed carrots on the side.

Notes

  • For a richer mash
  • substitute half of the milk with heavy cream. For a dairy‑free version
  • use olive oil instead of butter and a plant‑based milk.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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