Creamy Herb Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Carrots (One-Pan Comfort Meal)
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Creamy Herb Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
Juicy chicken simmers in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with tender mashed potatoes and fresh carrots, all in one pan. Perfect comfort food!
★★★★★
5 from 1 review
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings4
Calories520 kcal
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
1
Pat chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until coated.
2
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
3
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in quartered potatoes, baby carrots, fresh thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
5
Uncover skillet. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir heavy cream and cornstarch slurry into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
6
Return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce and vegetables. Simmer gently for another 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7
Remove from heat and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Notes
Leftovers are fantastic! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For a lighter sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, adjusting cornstarch if necessary. Feel free to swap in other sturdy vegetables like green beans or broccoli florets.
