Glazed Garlic Herb Chicken Breast Over Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Pan Sauce
A heartwarming dish of glazed chicken breasts served over fluffy mashed potatoes, drizzled with a rich pan sauce – perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and herbs.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Prepare the pan sauce by adding chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey to the skillet.
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes with milk and butter until creamy.
- Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes, drizzled with pan sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg