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Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots

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A cozy, bistro-style chicken dinner featuring pan-seared chicken thighs with garlic and herbs, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. This recipe is designed for weeknight ease and impressive flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. For the carrots: Toss carrot pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. For the mashed potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
  4. Return potatoes to the pot. Add heavy cream and 4 tbsp butter. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  5. For the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  8. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  9. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
  11. While chicken bakes, finish the carrots: Toss roasted carrots with the pan juices from the chicken skillet.
  12. To serve: Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with chicken thighs and spoon pan sauce over the chicken. Arrange glazed carrots alongside. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Ensure your skillet is oven-safe if you plan to finish the chicken in the oven.
  • Adjust roasting time for carrots based on their thickness.
  • For a richer pan sauce, you can add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan before adding the chicken broth.

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