Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
A comforting dish of herb-seasoned chicken served with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter for glazing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper, then place in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Boil the potatoes: Cook cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and milk.
- Glaze the carrots: Sauté sliced carrots in butter and brown sugar until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the herb chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness. Use a ricer for fluffier mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg