Creamy Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
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.
Servings: 4
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
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g