Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a rich herb-infused cream sauce served with buttery mashed potatoes and sweet honey-glazed carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken thighs
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh herbs (Thyme and rosemary)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 4 Carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh herbs.
- Cook the chicken: In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare mashed potatoes: Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Glaze the carrots: Steam carrots until tender, then drizzle with honey and sauté briefly.
- Serve: Plate the chicken with mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain juices. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or non-dairy alternatives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, mashed potatoes, comfort food, honey glazed carrots, easy dinner, weeknight meal