Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Nutrition

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 54 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fat: 24 g
• Serving size: 1 meal-prep container

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Ingredients

• 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Creamy Parmesan Sauce Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 120 ml low-fat milk
• 60 ml chicken broth
• 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 30 g light cream cheese
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Creamy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

• 600 g russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 60 ml low-fat milk
• 2 tbsp light cream cheese
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the cubed potatoes to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
3. Add butter, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
4. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same pan, melt butter and saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
7. Add milk, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
8. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
9. Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
10. Divide the mashed potatoes and garlic parmesan chicken among 3 meal-prep containers.
11. Drizzle extra sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.