Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes (Printable)
Savory herb-marinated chicken with creamy potatoes and honey-glazed carrots for a complete comforting meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Creamy Mashed Potatoes
09 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Glazed Carrots
14 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to marinate.
02 - Place potatoes in a pot with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well, return to pot, and mash with butter, milk, salt, and white pepper until creamy and smooth. Keep warm until serving.
03 - While potatoes cook, place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook 8-10 minutes until barely tender. Drain thoroughly. Add butter and honey to the pan, return carrots, and stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes until glazed and shiny. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts alongside or atop creamy mashed potatoes with a generous portion of glazed carrots. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The garlic herb marinade keeps the chicken juicy while building incredible flavor in just 20 minutes
- Everything cooks on the stove so you can actually chat with people while dinner comes together
02 -
- Cold milk can make your mashed potatoes gummy so warm it slightly before adding
- Letting the chicken rest prevents all those juices from running out onto your plate
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding to the pan for better browning
- Don't rush the potato mashing—overworked potatoes get gluey fast