Herb Mustard Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots
Herb Mustard Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Carrots is the epitome of comfort food, bringing warmth and joy to your dining table. This delightful dish combines succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy herb mustard sauce, paired perfectly with smooth mashed potatoes and sweet glazed carrots. Each bite is a celebration of flavors that not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 150ml heavy cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large potatoes (peeled & cubed)
- 200g baby carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter and a splash of milk until creamy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear on both sides until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and whisk in Dijon mustard, dried herbs, and seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- For the glazed carrots, combine baby carrots with butter and honey in another pan; steam until tender (about 10 minutes), adding salt before serving.
- Plate the chicken topped with sauce alongside mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 121mg