Description

This High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with crispy air-fried or oven-baked potatoes, all wrapped in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting yet nutritious meal, it offers a delicious balance of protein and creamy flavors with a hint of spice, garnished with fresh parsley for an elegant touch.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken & Seasoning

800g chicken breast, cubed
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil

Crispy Potatoes

800g uncooked potatoes, cubed
1 tsp salt
Garlic powder, to taste
Mixed herbs, to taste
Chili flakes, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Optional: Olive oil or cooking spray

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

120ml milk (any type)
100g light cream cheese (Philadelphia Lightest)
40g grated Parmesan cheese
Extra seasoning: salt, garlic, mixed herbs to taste
50g shredded mozzarella (or any low-fat cheese)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) or your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the cubed potatoes with salt, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and optionally a little olive oil or cooking spray. Air fry the potatoes for 18-20 minutes or bake them in the oven for 20-23 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Cook the Chicken: While the potatoes cook, heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken breast seasoned with minced garlic, onion powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes, paprika, and salt. Sauté the chicken for 5-6 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly golden.
Make it Creamy: Lower the heat to medium-low and add 120ml milk and 100g light cream cheese to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with extra salt, garlic, and mixed herbs to taste.
Combine and Melt Cheese: Fold in the crispy potatoes gently to coat with the creamy sauce. Sprinkle 50g shredded mozzarella evenly over the mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit on low heat for 4-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly, creating a gooey finish.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the cheesy chicken and potatoes. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious high-protein creamy garlic cheesy chicken & potatoes!

Notes

Watch the potatoes closely to prevent drying out; using cooking spray helps maintain moisture if skipping oil.
Lower the heat before adding milk and cream cheese to avoid curdling.
Stir the cream cheese until fully smooth and creamy before mixing in the potatoes for best texture.
Allow the cheese to fully melt before serving for a perfect gooey, cheesy finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: high protein chicken recipe, creamy garlic chicken, cheesy chicken and potatoes, air fryer chicken, healthy chicken dinner, easy chicken skillet