Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Butter Skillet Chicken paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, bringing together a succulent chicken breast glazed in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce, complemented by rich, buttery mashed potatoes infused with garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and chop into even chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 12 minutes), then drain.
- Season the chicken: Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Make garlic mashed potatoes: Return drained potatoes to pot, add minced garlic, butter, and cream; mash until smooth. Season to taste and keep warm.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Add glaze: Lower heat, stir in honey, and let bubble gently for about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate mashed potatoes topped with chicken and extra glaze; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (125g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg