Description
Grilled Chicken with Creamy Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots is a comforting, elegant dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken, rich mashed potatoes, sweet roasted carrots, and a velvety garlic herb cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (plus more for mash)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for carrots)
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and halved
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk or cream. Season to taste.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter. Deglaze with chicken broth. Stir in cream and herbs. Simmer until thickened.
- Plate chicken with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. Spoon sauce over chicken and potatoes. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly chopped herbs for brighter flavor.
- Warm milk helps mashed potatoes stay fluffy and creamy.
- Add garlic or mustard to sauce for a bold twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, creamy sauce, roasted carrots, comforting dinner