Description
A protein-packed dish with creamy garlic cheese sauce, chicken, and crispy potatoes, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping.
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
- 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 (Philadelphia Lightest, 100g)
- 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese (40g)
- 1.75 oz shredded mozzarella (or low-fat cheese, 50g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with the minced garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, salt, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Heat a deep pan over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- In a separate bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, and paprika.
- Cook the potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or in the oven at the same temperature for 20-23 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Add milk and light cream cheese to the chicken pan, stirring until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted and mixed into the sauce.
- Gently fold in the crispy potatoes, coating them in the creamy sauce.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Consider serving with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg