Sheet Pan Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
Elevate your meal prep game with this one-pan wonder: Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes! Packed with protein and bursting with flavors, this dish combines succulent chicken, tender potatoes, and a luscious garlic cheese sauce, all for just 536 calories per serving. It’s a deliciously easy way to whip up 8 satisfying meals that will have you looking forward to lunchtime all week long!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 800 g chicken breast
- 800 g chicken thighs
- 2 tsp (10 ml) chili flakes
- 250 g cream cheese
- 5 tsp (25 ml) italian herbs seasoning
- 400-450 ml milk
- 120 g mozzarella
- parmesan (to taste)
- parsley (to taste)
- 1600 g potatoes
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- olive oil (to taste)
- onion powder (to taste)
- paprika (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken breast and thighs into cubes. Season well then set aside.
- 2
Add cubed potatoes and chopped red onion to a large lined oven sheet pan. Season well with spices listed and cooking spray then bake in a 200C/400F preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Not need to fully cook.
- 3
Once cooked, spread marinated chicken over the potatoes in a single layer, spray cooking spray and place back in the oven for 25 minutes until perfectly cooked and juicy.
- 4
Once out, add evaporated or regular milk, light cream cheese and a good handful of mozzarella.
- 5
Mix everything until fully combined, creamy and the cheese melted.
- 6
Garnish and divide into 8 or more servings depending on your calorie needs and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into 1-inch uniform cubes to ensure even cooking - smaller pieces will dry out during the 25-minute bake time while larger pieces may remain undercooked in the center.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Partially cook potatoes at 400°F for exactly 20-22 minutes to achieve 75-80% doneness - this prevents them from turning mushy when mixed with the creamy sauce later.timing20-22 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chicken thighs to breast meat for optimal moisture retention, as thigh meat contains 20-25% more fat and won't dry out during the extended sheet pan cooking.ingredient2:1 thigh to breast ratio
- ✓Add the milk and cream cheese while the chicken and potatoes are still above 160°F so the residual heat creates a smooth emulsion without curdling the dairy proteins.timingAbove 160°F
- ✓Use a heavy-gauge aluminum sheet pan to prevent hot spots that cause uneven browning, and line with parchment rated for 425°F+ to handle the high-heat cooking without burning.equipment425°F+ parchment rating
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Sheet Pan Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
Elevate your meal prep game with this one-pan wonder: Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes! Packed with protein and bursting with flavors, this dish combines succulent chicken, tender potatoes, and a luscious garlic cheese sauce, all for just 536 calories per serving. It’s a deliciously easy way to whip up 8 satisfying meals that will have you looking forward to lunchtime all week long!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 800 g chicken breast
- 800 g chicken thighs
- 2 tsp (10 ml) chili flakes
- 250 g cream cheese
- 5 tsp (25 ml) italian herbs seasoning
- 400-450 ml milk
- 120 g mozzarella
- parmesan (to taste)
- parsley (to taste)
- 1600 g potatoes
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- garlic powder (to taste)
- olive oil (to taste)
- onion powder (to taste)
- paprika (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken breast and thighs into cubes. Season well then set aside.
- 2
Add cubed potatoes and chopped red onion to a large lined oven sheet pan. Season well with spices listed and cooking spray then bake in a 200C/400F preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Not need to fully cook.
- 3
Once cooked, spread marinated chicken over the potatoes in a single layer, spray cooking spray and place back in the oven for 25 minutes until perfectly cooked and juicy.
- 4
Once out, add evaporated or regular milk, light cream cheese and a good handful of mozzarella.
- 5
Mix everything until fully combined, creamy and the cheese melted.
- 6
Garnish and divide into 8 or more servings depending on your calorie needs and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into 1-inch uniform cubes to ensure even cooking - smaller pieces will dry out during the 25-minute bake time while larger pieces may remain undercooked in the center.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Partially cook potatoes at 400°F for exactly 20-22 minutes to achieve 75-80% doneness - this prevents them from turning mushy when mixed with the creamy sauce later.timing20-22 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chicken thighs to breast meat for optimal moisture retention, as thigh meat contains 20-25% more fat and won't dry out during the extended sheet pan cooking.ingredient2:1 thigh to breast ratio
- ✓Add the milk and cream cheese while the chicken and potatoes are still above 160°F so the residual heat creates a smooth emulsion without curdling the dairy proteins.timingAbove 160°F
- ✓Use a heavy-gauge aluminum sheet pan to prevent hot spots that cause uneven browning, and line with parchment rated for 425°F+ to handle the high-heat cooking without burning.equipment425°F+ parchment rating