Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

For the Herb-Crusted Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
1. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, pound each breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
2. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the herbed breadcrumbs. Press down gently to ensure even coating.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.

Prepare the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
1. Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot; cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
2. Drain the potatoes and garlic. Return to the pot.
3. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together with a potato masher or fork until smooth and well combined.

Assembly:
1. Slice each piece of chicken and serve over a generous scoop of garlic mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Herb-Crusted Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Savory Chicken Dish, Comfort Food, Chicken and Potatoes, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Skillet Chicken, Family Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2400 calories for the entire dish

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