Herb Butter Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Herb Butter Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

A rich and comforting meal packed with flavor and warmth!

📝 Ingredients:

For the Herb Butter Chicken:

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup chicken broth

For the Roasted Carrots:

4 large carrots, peeled and halved

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried thyme

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sour cream

Salt & black pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

Fresh parsley

🍽️ Step by Step:

1️⃣ Roast the Carrots:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.

Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

2️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).

Drain and mash with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream.

Season with salt and pepper.

3️⃣ Cook the Herb Butter Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and parsley.

Sear chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden.

Flip, add butter and garlic, and cook another 4 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.

4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

Plate the mashed potatoes, top with herb butter chicken, and drizzle pan sauce over it.

Serve with roasted carrots and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 45 min

Calories: ~550 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving

ENJOY!

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