High-Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
A hearty meal combining tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce that satisfies your comfort food cravings while keeping nutrition in check.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for chicken)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 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)
- 0.5 cup milk (any type, 120ml)
- 3.5 oz light cream cheese (100g)
- 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese (40g)
- 1.75 oz shredded mozzarella (50g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with minced garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil until well coated.
- Heat a large deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- In a separate bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika. Use cooking spray if desired to enhance crispiness.
- Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or in an oven at 400°F for 20-23 minutes, until they become crispy.
- Lower the heat on the chicken pan. Add the milk and light cream cheese, stirring continuously until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt, garlic, or mixed herbs to taste.
- Gently fold in the crispy potatoes to ensure they’re well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Cover the pan for 4-5 minutes on low heat to allow flavors to meld and the cheese to fully integrate.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can also be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu and using plant-based cheeses.