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Garlic Herb Glazed Chicken Breast with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Pan Sauce

Transform your dinner routine with this elegant garlic herb glazed chicken breast that rivals your favorite restaurant meals. This recipe combines juicy, herb-crusted chicken with velvety mashed potatoes and a rich pan sauce that comes together effortlessly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Pan drippings from chicken
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and rub with herb mixture (garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper)
  2. Cook chicken breasts in skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5-7 minutes
  4. Peel and quarter potatoes, boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender
  5. Drain potatoes, add warm milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and white pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy
  6. Return skillet with chicken drippings to heat, add vegetable broth and scrape up browned bits
  7. Mix cornstarch with water to create slurry and whisk into sauce, cook until thickened for 2 minutes
  8. Stir in butter until melted and glossy, then serve chicken over mashed potatoes with pan sauce

Notes

Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor, let chicken rest for 5-7 minutes after cooking, Yukon Gold potatoes recommended for creamy texture