High Protein Chicken and Potatoes
A comforting and hearty dish packed with protein from chicken and a creamy sauce that makes the potatoes irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the diced potatoes to the same skillet and cook until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with a low-fat cream or milk. Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg