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Garlic Herb Chicken

An easy and delicious garlic herb chicken dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, served with creamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and thyme leaves. Rub this herb mixture all over the chicken breasts and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add butter to the pan and baste the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a plate once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. In the same skillet, add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and caramelizes for about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces.
  7. Peel and chop the potatoes, boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  8. Add butter and heavy cream to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve the chicken on mashed potatoes, drizzled with the pan sauce and garnish with herbs.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry well for a nice sear. Marinate with the herb mixture longer for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken, garlic, herbs, mashed potatoes, weeknight dinner, easy recipe