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Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Creamy Mash

This garlic herb chicken is juicy, flavorful, and paired with creamy mashed potatoes and caramelized roasted carrots for the ultimate balanced comfort meal. High in protein and perfect for easy weekly meal prep.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Garlic Herb Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped
For the Roasted Carrots:
  • 12 medium carrots peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or light sour cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or light butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Prep & Roast Carrots: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook diced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Make Sauce: Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir and scrape up browned bits. Return chicken to pan and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through and sauce reduces. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  5. Mash Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with Greek yogurt, olive oil or butter, salt, pepper, and herbs until creamy.
  6. Plate: Serve garlic herb chicken over mashed potatoes, spoon sauce on top, and add roasted carrots on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 38gFat: 18g

Notes

  • Store sauce separately to keep chicken from getting soggy
  • Reheat gently on stovetop for best texture
  • Add a splash of broth when reheating mash to keep it creamy
  • Swap potatoes for cauliflower mash for lower carbs
  • Add green beans or broccoli for extra veggies

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