Idaho potatoes contain 30% more starch than regular spuds, creating the perfect fluffy interior for loaded toppings.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Loaded Potatoes
Indulge in these mouthwatering loaded potatoes, generously piled high with tender garlic parmesan chicken! Each bite is a heavenly blend of crispy potato goodness, savory chicken, and a sprinkle of melty cheese, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Get ready to savor every delicious layer of this crowd-pleaser!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- minced garlic
- mixed herbs
- 5 medium potato’s
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 pack chicken strips
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 40g cream cheese (1.41 oz)
- 120ml milk (4.06 fl oz)
- mozzarella
- 50g Parmesan cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- garlic powder
- onion powder/granules
- paprika
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop your potatoes into small cubes and place in a bowl.
- 2
Add 1 1/2 tbsp of oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, and 1 tbsp of garlic powder and mix well.
- 3
Add them to your oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes, taking them out halfway through to add a little more oil and mix.
- 4
Cut your chicken strips into cubes and place in a bowl.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, and 1 tbsp onion powder, and mix well.
- 6
Cover the chicken with cling film and place in the fridge until the potatoes are done.
- 7
Add your chicken to a frying pan and stir until fully cooked.
- 8
Add 120ml of milk and 40g of cream cheese, stirring until it thickens slightly (extra seasoning can be added at this point if desired).
- 9
Add 50g of Parmesan and mix until fully combined.
- 10
Add your potatoes into the pan and stir, then transfer to an oven tray.
- 11
Place mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut potato cubes to exactly 1.5-2cm for even cooking - smaller pieces will crisp in 25 minutes while larger ones stay soggy due to uneven heat penetration.technique1.5-2cm cubes
- ✓Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning to remove excess starch, which prevents proper crisping and causes steaming instead of roasting.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Heat your frying pan to medium-high (160-170°C surface temp) before adding chicken to achieve proper Maillard reaction without overcooking the small cubes.equipment160-170°C
- ✓Add cream cheese to the pan off heat first, then return to low heat while stirring - direct high heat will cause the proteins to seize and create lumpy sauce.technique
- ✓Let marinated chicken sit for exactly 15-20 minutes at room temperature before cooking so the garlic enzymes activate and internal temperature equalizes for even cooking.timing15-20 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Idaho potatoes contain 30% more starch than regular spuds, creating the perfect fluffy interior for loaded toppings.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Loaded Potatoes
Indulge in these mouthwatering loaded potatoes, generously piled high with tender garlic parmesan chicken! Each bite is a heavenly blend of crispy potato goodness, savory chicken, and a sprinkle of melty cheese, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Get ready to savor every delicious layer of this crowd-pleaser!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- minced garlic
- mixed herbs
- 5 medium potato’s
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 pack chicken strips
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 40g cream cheese (1.41 oz)
- 120ml milk (4.06 fl oz)
- mozzarella
- 50g Parmesan cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- garlic powder
- onion powder/granules
- paprika
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop your potatoes into small cubes and place in a bowl.
- 2
Add 1 1/2 tbsp of oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, and 1 tbsp of garlic powder and mix well.
- 3
Add them to your oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes, taking them out halfway through to add a little more oil and mix.
- 4
Cut your chicken strips into cubes and place in a bowl.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp mixed herbs, and 1 tbsp onion powder, and mix well.
- 6
Cover the chicken with cling film and place in the fridge until the potatoes are done.
- 7
Add your chicken to a frying pan and stir until fully cooked.
- 8
Add 120ml of milk and 40g of cream cheese, stirring until it thickens slightly (extra seasoning can be added at this point if desired).
- 9
Add 50g of Parmesan and mix until fully combined.
- 10
Add your potatoes into the pan and stir, then transfer to an oven tray.
- 11
Place mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut potato cubes to exactly 1.5-2cm for even cooking - smaller pieces will crisp in 25 minutes while larger ones stay soggy due to uneven heat penetration.technique1.5-2cm cubes
- ✓Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning to remove excess starch, which prevents proper crisping and causes steaming instead of roasting.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Heat your frying pan to medium-high (160-170°C surface temp) before adding chicken to achieve proper Maillard reaction without overcooking the small cubes.equipment160-170°C
- ✓Add cream cheese to the pan off heat first, then return to low heat while stirring - direct high heat will cause the proteins to seize and create lumpy sauce.technique
- ✓Let marinated chicken sit for exactly 15-20 minutes at room temperature before cooking so the garlic enzymes activate and internal temperature equalizes for even cooking.timing15-20 minutes