High-Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
A delicious and protein-packed creamy garlic cheesy chicken and potatoes dish, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g chicken breast, cubed
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 800g uncooked potatoes, cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 120ml milk (any type)
- 100g light cream cheese
- 40g grated Parmesan
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by tossing cubed potatoes with olive oil (if using), salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Cook the potatoes by preheating the oven to 200°C (400°F) and baking them for 20-23 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and salt for about 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Make the creamy sauce by combining milk and cream cheese in a saucepan; add Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Combine the crispy potatoes and sautéed chicken, then drizzle with creamy sauce and stir gently.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, cheesy, potatoes, high-protein, dinner, comfort food