High Protein Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken

High Protein Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken

60 mins
Serves 4
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    Season the chicken thighs with salt, Italian herbs, chilli flakes, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.

  2. 2.

    Cut the potatoes into thick chunks.

  3. 3.

    Drop potatoes in a pot of cold water and boil for 12-14 minutes until fork tender.

  4. 4.

    Steam for 5 minutes.

  5. 5.

    Mash the potatoes until smooth and fluffy.

  6. 6.

    Add light butter, warm milk, salt, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix until smooth and fluffy.

  7. 7.

    Place the chicken thighs on a sheet pan and oven bake or air fry for 22-25 minutes until golden and juicy.

  8. 8.

    For the creamy sauce, add light butter to a pan with the seasoning mix. Let it toast before adding milk, light cream cheese, parmesan, and spinach.

  9. 9.

    Stir until thick and creamy.

  10. 10.

    Serve the chicken with the mashed potatoes and creamy sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp italian herbs
  • 1.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1.5 tsp parsley
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 800 g white potatoes
  • 20 g light butter
  • 125 ml warm skimmed milk
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 g light butter
  • 0.8 tsp salt
  • 0.8 tsp italian herbs
  • 0.8 tsp chilli flakes
  • 0.8 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.8 tsp onion powder
  • 0.8 tsp parsley
  • 0.8 tsp paprika
  • 250 ml skimmed milk
  • 140 g light cream cheese
  • 40 g parmesan cheese
  • 1 handful chopped spinach

Equipment

oven sheet pan knife pot fork masher pan spoon

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