Irresistible Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring succulent garlic herb chicken served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Rub the mixture generously over the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken in the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl with butter and milk until creamy and smooth.
- Serve the chicken alongside the creamy mashed potatoes, drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to keep it juicy. Experiment with different herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg