Description
Garlic Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots is a comforting, flavor-packed dinner recipe featuring seared chicken thighs, buttery mashed potatoes, and sweet roasted carrots. Perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep, this savory and sweet chicken dinner recipe is family-approved and easy to make!
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon rosemary (chopped)
2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
1 pound carrots (baby or sliced)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided)
1 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and chopped herbs.
2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet and sear chicken skin-side down until golden and crisp. Flip and sear the other side.
3. Transfer skillet to preheated oven at 375°F and roast chicken for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
4. Peel and cube potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
5. Drain potatoes, then mash with 2 tablespoons butter, milk, and remaining salt and pepper until smooth.
6. Toss carrots in 2 tablespoons melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Roast carrots on a baking sheet at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
8. Plate mashed potatoes, top with chicken and pan juices, and serve with glazed carrots. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Use room temperature butter and milk for creamier mashed potatoes.
Slice larger carrots evenly to ensure they roast at the same rate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg