Description
Irresistible Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken infused with garlic and fresh herbs, served with silky mashed potatoes. This dish is simple yet flavorful, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 – 2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup Heavy Cream (or milk)
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, warm cream, salt, and pepper
- Step 2: Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and tent with foil
- Step 3: Sauté garlic and herbs in the same skillet until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer, then stir in heavy cream and butter until sauce thickens
- Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh chives
Notes
Moisture on chicken prevents searing, ensure chicken is dry before cooking.
Using warm dairy helps achieve creamy mashed potatoes without lumps.
Resting chicken after cooking allows juices to redistribute for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg