Now that you have the ingredients ready, let’s jump into the cooking process. Here’s a straightforward guide to creating your Creamy Herb Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Mash:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by washing and chopping the carrots and potatoes. Set them aside.
2. Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear the thighs skin-side down until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine, then add the fresh thyme and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
5. Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Cook the Carrots: While the chicken simmers, prepare the carrots. Boil water in a separate pot, add the sliced carrots, and cook until tender (about 10-15 minutes). Drain and set aside.
7. Prepare the Mash: In another pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water until soft (about 15-20 minutes). Drain, then add butter and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy.
8. Combine and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, arrange the mashed potatoes, carrots, and chicken on plates. Spoon the sauce generously over the chicken.

These step-by-step instructions will guide you in creating this incredible dish with ease and precision!