Description
Creamy Herb Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. This delightful dish features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, creamy herb sauce, paired perfectly with sweet roasted carrots and fluffy mashed potatoes. It’s a simple yet impressive meal that is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. The aromatic blend of herbs and garlic creates an inviting aroma that will have everyone eagerly anticipating dinner. With easy preparation steps, you’ll enjoy creating this heartwarming dish that not only satisfies hunger but also fosters connection and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (3 for chicken and sauce, 1 for potatoes)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the creamy herb sauce: 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, 200 ml chicken broth, 100 ml heavy cream, mixed dried herbs
- For the mashed potatoes: 800 g potatoes, 2 tbsp butter, 100 ml milk
- For roasted carrots: 400 g carrots
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by peeling and chopping the potatoes into even pieces. Boil in salted water for about 15–18 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) for the carrots. Toss halved carrots with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and minced garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear thighs skin-side down until golden brown (5–6 minutes each side). Remove from skillet once cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté remaining minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add flour to create a roux before whisking in chicken broth and heavy cream until thickened. Stir in mixed herbs; season to taste.
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes with roasted carrots on the side; drizzle generously with creamy herb sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing, Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One plate (450g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg