High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 800 g chicken breast, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the Crispy Potatoes
- 800 g uncooked potatoes, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- as needed olive oil, optional, or cooking spray
For the Creamy Garlic Parm Sauce & Finish
- 120 ml milk, any type
- 100 g light cream cheese
- 40 g grated Parmesan
- as needed salt, extra seasoning
- as needed garlic powder, extra seasoning
- as needed mixed herbs, extra seasoning
- 50 g shredded mozzarella, or any low fat cheese
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) or oven to 200°C (390°F) for the potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with minced garlic, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons mixed herbs, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the cubed potatoes on a baking tray or in an air fryer basket. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mixed herbs, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Add optional olive oil or cooking spray and mix well to ensure even coating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the seasoned potatoes: air fry for 18-20 minutes at 200°C (400°F) or oven bake for 20-23 minutes at 200°C (390°F). Ensure they do not burn or get too dry. You can use cooking spray instead of olive oil to prevent drying.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200
- 5
While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large pan over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the milk, light cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and extra seasoning (salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs) to the pan with the chicken. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the potatoes are cooked, add them to the pan with the creamy chicken mixture. Mix until the potatoes are well combined with the chicken and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the mixture in the pan. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt for 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Distribute the mixture into 4 equal servings and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
For the Chicken
- 800 g chicken breast, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the Crispy Potatoes
- 800 g uncooked potatoes, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- as needed olive oil, optional, or cooking spray
For the Creamy Garlic Parm Sauce & Finish
- 120 ml milk, any type
- 100 g light cream cheese
- 40 g grated Parmesan
- as needed salt, extra seasoning
- as needed garlic powder, extra seasoning
- as needed mixed herbs, extra seasoning
- 50 g shredded mozzarella, or any low fat cheese
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) or oven to 200°C (390°F) for the potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with minced garlic, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons mixed herbs, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the cubed potatoes on a baking tray or in an air fryer basket. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mixed herbs, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Add optional olive oil or cooking spray and mix well to ensure even coating.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the seasoned potatoes: air fry for 18-20 minutes at 200°C (400°F) or oven bake for 20-23 minutes at 200°C (390°F). Ensure they do not burn or get too dry. You can use cooking spray instead of olive oil to prevent drying.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200 - 5
While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large pan over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the milk, light cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and extra seasoning (salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs) to the pan with the chicken. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the potatoes are cooked, add them to the pan with the creamy chicken mixture. Mix until the potatoes are well combined with the chicken and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the mixture in the pan. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt for 4-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Distribute the mixture into 4 equal servings and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min