High-Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes: One-Pan Comfort Meal
A high-protein, low-calorie one-pan meal with juicy chicken breast, crispy potatoes, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.75 lbs chicken breast, cubed (800g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1.75 lbs potatoes, cubed (800g)
- 1 tsp salt for potatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder for potatoes
- 1 tsp mixed herbs for potatoes
- 1 tsp chili flakes for potatoes
- 1 tsp paprika for potatoes
- 0.5 cup milk (120ml)
- 3.5 oz light cream cheese (100g)
- 1.4 oz grated Parmesan (40g)
- 1.75 oz shredded mozzarella or low-fat cheese (50g)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss cubed chicken with garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil until coated.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Toss cubed potatoes with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika. Cook in air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or oven at 400°F for 20-23 minutes until crispy.
- Add milk and cream cheese to chicken pan, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until creamy.
- Fold in crispy potatoes gently, coating everything with sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Watch potatoes carefully to prevent burning.
- Lower heat before adding milk and cream cheese to avoid curdling.
- Handle potatoes gently when mixing to maintain crispiness.
- Perfect for meal prep – stores in fridge for up to 4 days.