Creamy Herb Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Mash
A comforting and creamy chicken dish with aromatic herbs, tender 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: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary)
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear the chicken thighs in olive oil until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté the sliced carrots for a few minutes.
- Combine the heavy cream and mixed herbs with the chicken and carrots in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the diced potatoes until tender, then mashing with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the chicken alongside the creamy mashed potatoes with gravy.
Notes
Searing tips: Don’t overcrowd the skillet for the best golden crust. Use fresh or dried herbs as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg