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High-protein creamy garlic chicken with cheesy potatoes dish

High-Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes

A delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with crispy potatoes in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 487
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.75 lbs chicken breast (cubed) (800g)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons mixed herbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the Potatoes
  • 1.75 lbs potatoes (cubed) (800g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs (for potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (for potatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (for potatoes)
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup milk (any type) (120ml)
  • 3.5 oz light cream cheese (Philadelphia Lightest) (100g)
  • 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese (40g)
  • 1.75 oz shredded mozzarella (or low-fat cheese) (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped) (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with minced garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil until evenly coated.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  2. Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or in the oven at 400°F for 20-23 minutes until crispy.
  3. Lower the heat on the chicken pan. Add the milk and light cream cheese, stirring continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy. Season with additional salt, garlic, or mixed herbs to taste.
  5. Gently fold in the crispy potatoes, ensuring everything is coated with the creamy sauce.
  6. Cover the pan for 4-5 minutes on low heat to allow flavors to meld and the cheese to fully integrate.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a cozy night in, serve it with garlic bread to soak up the delicious creamy sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.