High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
Indulge in this mouthwatering creamy garlic parmesan chicken paired with cheesy, golden potatoes—a perfect high-protein delight that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious! Whip this up for your meal prep, and enjoy a deliciously filling dish that keeps your weight loss goals on track without sacrificing flavor. Get ready to savor every bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 tsp Mixed Herbs (10 ml)
- Garnish with Fresh Parsleyoptional
- 800g Uncooked Potatoes (28.2 oz)
- 1 tsp Salt, Garlic Powder, Mixed Herbs, Chilli Flakes, Paprika (5 ml)optional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 800 Cubed Chicken Breast (1.76 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 100g Light Cream Cheese (Philadelphia Lightest) (3.53 oz)
- 120ml any milk of your choice (4.06 fl oz)
- 50g Shredded Mozzarella (or any low fat cheese) (1.76 oz)or any low fat cheese
- 40g Grated Parmesan (1.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil (10 ml)
- Optional Olive Oil or Cooking Sprayoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 2 tsp Onion Powder (10 ml)
- 2 tsp Paprika (10 ml)
- 1 tsp Salt (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice your chicken into cubes. Add fresh garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 2
Slice your uncooked potato. Season with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 3
Oven or air fry the potatoes as per the settings provided.
- 4
Cook the chicken on high heat for 5 minutes, then lower the heat.
- 5
Add milk, light cream cheese, parmesan, and extra seasoning before adding your crispy potatoes.
- 6
Add shredded mozzarella, then cover for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.
- 7
Distribute into 4 equal servings and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent smaller pieces from drying out while larger pieces remain undercooked.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Slice potatoes to 1/4-inch thickness for optimal crispiness - thinner slices burn before cooking through, while thicker slices stay soggy inside.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Bring cream cheese to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking so it melts smoothly without creating lumps that require aggressive stirring and break the sauce emulsion.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken at 400°F initially to develop Maillard browning, then reduce to 325°F to prevent the dairy from curdling when added.timing400°F to 325°F
- ✓Add mozzarella off-heat and cover immediately - residual heat at 160-180°F melts cheese perfectly without breaking the proteins that cause graininess.technique160-180°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
Indulge in this mouthwatering creamy garlic parmesan chicken paired with cheesy, golden potatoes—a perfect high-protein delight that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious! Whip this up for your meal prep, and enjoy a deliciously filling dish that keeps your weight loss goals on track without sacrificing flavor. Get ready to savor every bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 2 tsp Mixed Herbs (10 ml)
- Garnish with Fresh Parsleyoptional
- 800g Uncooked Potatoes (28.2 oz)
- 1 tsp Salt, Garlic Powder, Mixed Herbs, Chilli Flakes, Paprika (5 ml)optional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 800 Cubed Chicken Breast (1.76 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 100g Light Cream Cheese (Philadelphia Lightest) (3.53 oz)
- 120ml any milk of your choice (4.06 fl oz)
- 50g Shredded Mozzarella (or any low fat cheese) (1.76 oz)or any low fat cheese
- 40g Grated Parmesan (1.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil (10 ml)
- Optional Olive Oil or Cooking Sprayoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 2 tsp Onion Powder (10 ml)
- 2 tsp Paprika (10 ml)
- 1 tsp Salt (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice your chicken into cubes. Add fresh garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 2
Slice your uncooked potato. Season with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 3
Oven or air fry the potatoes as per the settings provided.
- 4
Cook the chicken on high heat for 5 minutes, then lower the heat.
- 5
Add milk, light cream cheese, parmesan, and extra seasoning before adding your crispy potatoes.
- 6
Add shredded mozzarella, then cover for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.
- 7
Distribute into 4 equal servings and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent smaller pieces from drying out while larger pieces remain undercooked.technique1-inch cubes
- ✓Slice potatoes to 1/4-inch thickness for optimal crispiness - thinner slices burn before cooking through, while thicker slices stay soggy inside.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Bring cream cheese to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking so it melts smoothly without creating lumps that require aggressive stirring and break the sauce emulsion.ingredient30 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken at 400°F initially to develop Maillard browning, then reduce to 325°F to prevent the dairy from curdling when added.timing400°F to 325°F
- ✓Add mozzarella off-heat and cover immediately - residual heat at 160-180°F melts cheese perfectly without breaking the proteins that cause graininess.technique160-180°F