Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots

Here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots — a classic, comforting meal!

Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

4. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.

6. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. Add herbs (parsley, thyme, chives), and season with salt and pepper.

8. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes more.

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1/2 cup milk or cream (warm)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.

2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

3. Drain and mash with butter.

4. Gradually add warm milk or cream until smooth and creamy.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in brown sugar or honey and cook 5-7 minutes more until carrots are tender and glazed.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.