Description
A refined, restaurant-quality dish featuring tender, herb-crusted chicken breasts seared to perfection and finished in the oven. The meal is served over a bed of velvety mashed potatoes and drizzled with a savory, pan-deglazed reduction, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile of garlic, fresh herbs, and rich pan drippings.
Ingredients
4 units boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced finely
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary
Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 cups mashed potatoes, freshly prepared
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Sear the chicken in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side until a golden brown crust develops.
Transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat and pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Whisk in the butter and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
Serve the glazed chicken breast over a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzle with the prepared pan sauce.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted dry before seasoning to achieve a better sear. For the mashed potatoes, using Yukon Gold potatoes results in an extra creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg