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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

A delightful dish of tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce served with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots, perfect for dinner any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt for seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 2 tbsp butter for sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Mashed Potatoes
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter for mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup milk for mashed potatoes
  • to taste salt for mashed potatoes
Glazed Carrots
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 tbsp butter for carrots
  • 1 tsp honey
  • pinch salt for carrots

Method
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil the potatoes for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Mash them with 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup milk.
Preparation of Glazed Carrots
  1. Cook the baby carrots in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp honey for 8-10 minutes until they are glossy.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear them in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter and the minced garlic to the pan. Cook briefly.
  4. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C / 165°F.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken with the mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
  2. Sprinkle some chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh touch.

Notes

Store leftover in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly before serving again. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salt, pepper, and olive oil for a few hours before cooking. Adjust the thickness of the sauce as needed.