Description
A comforting and flavorful meal featuring juicy garlic herb chicken, silky smooth mashed potatoes, and sweet glazed carrots, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (like thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season your chicken breasts with garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add cubed potatoes, and cook until tender. Drain and mash with milk and butter, seasoning again.
- Sauté sliced carrots with brown sugar and a splash of water until tender and glazed.
- Serve the chicken alongside mashed potatoes and glazed carrots for a comforting meal.
Notes
Make-ahead mashed potatoes can be reheated with a splash of milk for creaminess. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with potatoes and carrots
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg