High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
A comforting dish combining tender chicken and cubed potatoes enveloped in a creamy garlic and cheesy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 800 g chicken breast, cubed High protein content
- 800 g uncooked potatoes, cubed Cut into similar sizes for even cooking
Seasonings for Chicken
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred for flavor
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes Adjust to taste
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil To coat chicken
Seasonings for Potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
Creamy Sauce
- 120 ml milk (any type)
- 100 g light cream cheese (Philadelphia Lightest) Can substitute with regular cream cheese
- 40 g grated Parmesan
- 50 g shredded mozzarella (or any low-fat cheese)
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to a medium heat.
- Season the cubed chicken breast with minced garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned chicken with olive oil, ensuring every cube is coated.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the same bowl and sprinkle them with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika. Toss everything together until the potatoes are coated.
Making the Creamy Sauce
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, light cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and potatoes, gently mixing everything together until evenly coated.
Baking
- Transfer the entire mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender, looking for a golden-brown top.
Notes
Let dish rest for a few minutes after baking for the flavors to meld. Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables.