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Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mash & Roasted Carrots

Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mash & Roasted Carrots Bliss

This Garlic Herb Chicken with Creamy Mash & Roasted Carrots is a comforting, meal prep-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful, perfect for roasting.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Adds richness and aids in roasting.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves infuse the dish with depth.
  • 2 tbsp Italian Herbs This seasoning blend enhances the flavor.
For the Carrots
  • 500 g Carrots Sweet and textured, they caramelize beautifully.
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • 100 g Butter Delivers creaminess to the mashed potatoes.
  • 800 g Potatoes Russet potatoes yield the fluffiest texture.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pot
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian herbs in a bowl. Let rest.
  3. Wash and prepare carrots, chopping them into even pieces and tossing in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange the chicken and carrots on the baking sheet ensuring they have space to cook evenly.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. While roasting, peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender.
  7. Drain potatoes, mash them, and mix in butter until creamy. Season to taste.
  8. Serve the chicken alongside mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts and use different veggies as desired. Store leftovers in airtight containers for freshness.

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