This creamy garlic butter chicken is the ultimate comfort meal. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, served with fluffy mashed potatoes and tender carrots. It’s cozy, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make — perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Restaurant-quality at home
- Creamy, rich, and comforting
- Perfect for meal prep or guests
- Balanced plate: protein + veggies + carbs
- Ready in about 40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk or cream
- Salt to taste
For the Carrots
- 500 g baby carrots or sliced carrots
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Dried parsley or thyme
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash with butter and warm milk.
- Season with salt, cover, and keep warm.
2. Cook the Carrots
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add carrots, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until tender and lightly glazed.
- Sprinkle with herbs and set aside.
3. Sear the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan.
- Add cream, Dijon, and Parmesan.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
5. Combine & Finish
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽️ How to Serve
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate
- Place chicken on top
- Drizzle generously with garlic cream sauce
- Add carrots on the side
💡 Pro Tips
- Pound chicken slightly for even cooking
- Use thighs for extra juiciness
- Don’t boil the cream — keep it gently simmering
- Fresh Parmesan melts better than pre-grated
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge
- Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream or milk
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~520
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 28g