Creamy Herb Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Mash
A comforting meal featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy herb sauce, paired with sweet carrots and fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Set aside the chicken once golden.
- Create the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream and mixed herbs in the skillet.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Boil the chopped carrots in a separate pot for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Prepare your mashed potatoes as desired while the carrots are boiling.
- Final assembly: serve the chicken with sauce, carrots, and mashed potatoes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg