Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes (Printable)

Juicy herb-roasted chicken served with creamy mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots for a satisfying, well-balanced meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Garlic Herb Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

10 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
11 - 1/3 cup whole milk, warmed
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1/4 cup sour cream
14 - 1 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp white pepper

→ Glazed Carrots

16 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
18 - 2 tbsp honey
19 - 1/2 tsp salt
20 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
21 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry and rub the herb mixture evenly over the chicken.
04 - Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until golden.
05 - Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
06 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
07 - Mash potatoes with butter, warmed milk, sour cream, salt, and white pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté for 4 minutes.
09 - Drizzle with honey, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until carrots are tender and glossy.
10 - Serve chicken over creamy mashed potatoes, with glazed carrots on the side. Garnish with extra parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The three components cook simultaneously, making you look like a kitchen genius with actual minimal effort
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Patting chicken completely dry before applying the rub is the difference between okay and phenomenal
  • Letting the chicken rest after roasting keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
  • Yukon Gold potatoes are worth seeking out specifically for their naturally creamy texture
  • The glaze is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and looks glossy

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