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Ultimate Herb Chicken with Gravy & Glazed Carrots Recipe

Ultimate Herb Chicken with Gravy

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tsp salt Divided for chicken, potatoes, and sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter Divided (for sauce, mash, and carrots)
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary Chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Warmed
  • 1 lb carrots Peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 2 tbsp honey For glazing carrots

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the potatoes: Place peeled, cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, return to the pot, and mash with 2 tablespoons of butter and warm milk until smooth. Cover to keep warm.
  • Sear the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and cover.
  • Cook the carrots: While chicken cooks, place carrots in a separate saucepan with 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon butter, and honey. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to reduce liquid until carrots are glazed and tender.
  • Make the gravy: In the chicken skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Simmer sauce: Let the broth reduce by half (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Return chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce. Serve chicken topped with generous amounts of gravy, alongside the mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.