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Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Recipe

A warm, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce, elegantly served over buttery mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. Ideal for a comforting dinner or to prepare in advance for the week ahead.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breast*
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
  • 1/2 recipe Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes for serving
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika & granulated garlic
  • 1 shallot or 1/4 yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 7-8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine*
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons dijon mustard

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl coat the chicken thoroughly with kosher salt, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, and freshly cracked black pepper. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Sear the chicken on one side for 3-5 minutes, flip, and continue searing for another 3-5 minutes until nearly cooked through, then set aside. Lower the heat to medium-low, leaving the pan as is. Add the diced shallot and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, flour, and Italian seasoning, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes. Pour in the dry white wine, deglazing the pan while scraping up any browned bits. Combine the heavy cream, water, and dijon mustard, stirring until fully incorporated. Fold in the parmigiano reggiano and return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Let simmer gently until the chicken finishes cooking and is warmed through. Serve the creamy chicken over a generous portion of mashed potatoes.
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Notes

For chicken breasts, slice them horizontally to create four thinner pieces to ensure even cooking. Always use Morton kosher salt for best results; adjust the quantity if substituting with table salt. Should you prefer not to cook with wine, an equal measure of chicken broth can be used instead. Avoid wiping out the pan after searing as the fond enriches the sauce with robust flavor. If the sauce thickens excessively, incorporate extra water gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.