This Creamy Chicken and Mashed Potatoes is comforting, delicious, and satisfying. Made with flavorful chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and an addicting, decadent sauce, this recipe will be a new family favorite. It’s even great for meal prep during the week.
This creamy chicken and mashed potatoes dish is easy, uber-tasty, and cozy. It’s simple yet packs a big flavor in every bite. With its juicy chicken tidbits, rich potatoes, and creamy sauce, this easy creamy chicken and mashed potatoes recipe is definitely picky-eater-approved.
Here are a few more creamy chicken recipes you can make during the week: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup, Easy Tomato Basil Chicken (Creamy), and Creamy Lemon Chicken.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy – This creamy chicken and mashed potatoes dish only requires a few kitchen tools/appliances.
- Flavorful – White wine, seasoning, dijon, and parmesan cheese come together to create a deliciously decadent sauce.
- Creamy – The secret to this yummy dish is the heavy cream, which helps create a rich sauce.
- Cheesy – The parmesan cheese in this recipe offers a yummy taste and slightly cheesy consistency.
- Filling – The mashed potatoes in this recipe make it more satisfying and filling.
- Cozy – Creamy sauce and buttery mashed potatoes create a comforting recipe.
- Easy to meal prep – The leftovers of this recipe work well for meals during the week, as they last in the fridge for up to four days.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken: If you’re using chicken breasts in this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes dish, use two and slice them in half lengthwise so you have 4 thin pieces. This extra step will ensure your chicken is fully cooked.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Dry White Wine: It’s important to select a dry white wine that you enjoy, as its flavor will be apparent in this sauce. Reach for a pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc for this recipe. If you do not want to use dry white wine in this dish, replace it with chicken broth in a 1:1 ratio.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Creamy Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Quick Overview
- Coat chicken and sear.
- Add seasoning/shallot.
- Deglaze the pan.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions
Season the chicken first so the spices can penetrate the poultry better.
Step 1: In a bowl, toss the chicken, salt, paprika, garlic, and pepper until completely coated.
Step 2: In a large skillet melt the butter over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness.
Step 3: Flip and sear for another 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is mostly cooked through. Remove from the pan.
Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium low. Do not wipe out the pan or remove any of the grease. Add the shallot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
Step 5: Add the garlic, flour, and italian seasoning. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
Don’t skip the flour; it helps create a thicker sauce.
Step 7: Add the cream, water, and mustard. Stir until combined.
Step 8: Stir in the parmesan cheese.
Step 9: Add the chicken and any juices back into the sauce and simmer until cooked through and warmed. Serve the chicken over the mashed potatoes.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes recipe with fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese, or
I love serving this chicken and mashed potatoes dinner with a side of veggies to help create a more filling and nutritious meal. Here are a few ideas:
- Easy Glazed Stovetop Carrots
- Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing
- Spicy Cucumber Salad
- Easy Caesar Salad
Expert Tips
- Cut chicken breasts in half. If you use chicken breasts for this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes recipe, I recommend cutting them in half. This extra step will help save you cooking time when making easy chicken recipes like this dish. Plus, it helps the chicken cook more evenly and stay juicier as it cooks.
- Do not wipe out the pan after searing the chicken. Much of this recipe’s flavor comes from the chicken bits left in the pan after searing. Using the leftover chicken grease helps create a stronger chicken flavor in the sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much add more water. You can balance out the consistency of the sauce by adding a small amount of water. Add the water while the sauce is still on the stove and combine. If the sauce is still too thick, add more water until it reaches the desired consistency.
Additions & Variations
- Add mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to create an even more delicious creamy chicken and mashed potatoes with milk. You will need about 8 ounces for this dish. Use any mushroom on hand or your favorite variety.
- Serve with steamed vegetables: Add a side of steamed vegetables to this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes to create a more filling, fiber-rich recipe. Green beans, corn, and carrots all work well with this dish.
- Vegetarian: You can make this creamy chicken recipe into a vegetarian meal using plant-based meat instead of regular chicken. Any variety of vegetarian chicken will work for this recipe, even plant-based chicken tenders. You may need to adjust the seasoning on the vegetarian chicken when making this swap.
- Use sour cream or cream cheese: If you don’t have heavy cream on hand, you can use sour cream or cream cheese as a replacement in this chicken and gravy dish. Use 2/3 of a cup of sour cream or cream cheese plus 1/3 cup of milk to replace each cup of heavy cream.
Recipe FAQs
Some skinless chicken breasts and mashed potatoes dishes are healthier than others, as the nutrition/calories will change from recipe to recipe. However, even more decadent recipes like this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes dish can be healthy in moderation.
A typical chicken gravy consists of a few ingredients – butter (or olive oil), broth, seasoning (like garlic powder and onion powder), and flour. Most gravy recipes include similar ingredients, though the type of broth will change depending on which gravy you’re creating. For example, beef gravy uses beef broth. Gravy can also be made with other types of broth (like low-sodium chicken broth) for a less salty taste.
If your mashed potatoes are too thin/watery, add cornstarch to the mixture to help thicken the potatoes. Start by adding a teaspoon and mixing while the potatoes are still warm. Continue adding cornstarch little by little until you reach the desired consistency.
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Creamy Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breast*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika & granulated garlic
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot or 1/4 yellow onion, diced finely
- 7-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup dry white wine*
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano
- 1/2 recipe Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken, salt, paprika, garlic, and pepper until completely coated.1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breast*, 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika & granulated garlic, freshly cracked black pepper
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness.2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- Flip and sear for another 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is mostly cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium low. Do not wipe out the pan or remove any of the grease. Add the shallot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until softened.1 shallot or 1/4 yellow onion, diced finely
- Add the garlic, flour, and italian seasoning. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.7-8 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pan.1/2 cup dry white wine*
- Add the cream, water, and mustard. Stir until combined.1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half, 1/3 cup water, 1 1/2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano
- Add the chicken and any juices back into the sauce and simmer until cooked through and warmed. Serve the chicken over the mashed potatoes.1/2 recipe Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, for serving
Notes
- Chicken: If you’re using chicken breasts in this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes dish, use two and slice them in half lengthwise so you have 4 thin pieces. This extra step will ensure your chicken is fully cooked.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Dry White Wine: It’s important to select a dry white wine that you enjoy, as its flavor will be apparent in this sauce. Reach for a pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc for this recipe. If you do not want to use dry white wine in this dish, replace it with chicken broth in a 1:1 ratio.
- Cut chicken breasts in half. If you use chicken breasts for this creamy chicken and mashed potatoes recipe, I recommend cutting them in half. This extra step will help save you cooking time when making easy chicken recipes like this dish. Plus, it helps the chicken cook more evenly and stay juicier as it cooks.
- Do not wipe out the pan after searing the chicken. Much of this recipe’s flavor comes from the chicken bits left in the pan after searing. Using the leftover chicken grease helps create a stronger chicken flavor in the sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much add more water. You can balance out the consistency of the sauce by adding a small amount of water. Add the water while the sauce is still on the stove and combine. If the sauce is still too thick, add more water until it reaches the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My son’s LOVED this when I made it. Definitely making this often!
Thank you so much!!
This is good. Would be great minus the Italian seasoning. It doesn’t really go with this recipe. I thought the same thing in the pot pie. Omit it and I think it’ll he 5 stars
Thank you! I guess we will agree to disagree:)
Made ghis dish & family really loved it. Old fashioned dinner. Just delicious. Thank you, Bri. Another great recipe.
Yay!! So glad.