Sautéed Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with garlic and fresh herbs, served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. This American Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 large (about 2 lbs) russet potatoes
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the top 1/4 inch off the whole garlic bulb, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil and roast for 40 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Peel and quarter 3 large russet potatoes, place in a large pot, cover with cold water and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Step 3: While potatoes and garlic cook, pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). In the last minute, add 6 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Drain the potatoes and return to pot. Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves from the bulb and mash into the potatoes with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warm milk, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until creamy and smooth.
6. Step 6: Plate the chicken breasts alongside a generous scoop of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and spoon any garlic-herb pan juices over the chicken. Serve immediately.