Description
A comforting and hearty dish packed with protein, featuring creamy garlic cheese sauce enveloping chicken and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry and cube chicken breasts, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Peel and cube Yukon Gold potatoes, rinse, and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mince garlic and set aside.
- Warm milk in a saucepan over low heat and prepare the cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden. Remove and keep warm.
- Skillet Sauté Method: In the same skillet, sauté potatoes until softened or Par-Boil Method: boil potatoes until just tender. Drain.
- Melt unsalted butter in the skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour, whisk to form a roux for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in warm milk and chicken broth until smooth and bubbling.
- Add cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan, stirring until melted.
- Season with thyme and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add chicken and potatoes to the sauce; stir until coated.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs and consider swapping proteins. Great with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: high protein, cheesy chicken, comfort food, creamy garlic, dinner recipe