Herb-Crusted Baked Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Coated in a crunchy herb crust, paired with velvety garlic mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, fresh parsley, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 415 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 415 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs) boneless chicken breasts
3 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 lbs, peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix 3 tbsp parsley, 2 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl.
Step 2: Pat chicken breasts dry, brush with 2 tbsp olive oil, then press firmly into herb mixture to coat both sides evenly.
Step 3: Place coated chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: While chicken bakes, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15 minutes). Drain, then mash with 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.