Power-Packed High Protein Cheesy Chicken & Potatoes
A hearty meal combining tender chicken, filling potatoes, and melty cheese, perfect for families or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the cubed chicken and diced potatoes.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken broth, milk, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and potatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition. You can also swap out the chicken for turkey or use a plant-based chicken alternative for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg