High Protein Creamy Garlic Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
A comforting dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce with cheesy potatoes, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Pour the heavy cream over the chicken and potatoes, and stir in the cheese.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary. Use low-fat cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg