Super Easy Creamy Herb Chicken with Mash & Veges

A quick, cozy dinner of golden-seared chicken in a creamy herb pan sauce served with fluffy mash and tender carrots.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
• 2 cups carrots, peeled (whole or halved lengthwise)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme or parsley)
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Boil the carrots

  Add carrots to a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 8–10 minutes. Drain, season with salt and pepper, and cover to keep warm.

• 2

  Step 2: Season the chicken

  Pat chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

• 3

  Step 3: Sear the chicken

  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes per side (reduce heat if the butter starts to brown too quickly). Transfer chicken to a plate.

• 4

  Step 4: Sauté the garlic

  Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

• 5

  Step 5: Simmer the creamy herb sauce

  Pour in heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add dried herbs and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, 3–5 minutes.

• 6

  Step 6: Coat the chicken

  Return chicken (and any juices) to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 1–2 minutes to re-warm and coat well.

• 7

  Step 7: Serve

  Plate mashed potatoes and carrots. Add chicken and drizzle the creamy herb sauce generously over the chicken and potatoes.

Tips

• Add a splash of white wine to the pan before the cream (after sautéing garlic) and simmer for 30–60 seconds to cook off the alcohol.
• Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor (add near the end so they stay vibrant).
• Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave to avoid splitting the cream sauce.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)