# High Protein Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken

This creamy garlic herb Cajun chicken recipe is a high-protein meal prep idea, perfect for weight loss, with only 543 calories per serving.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g boneless 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
- 1.5 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
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp Italian herbs
- 0.75 tsp chilli flakes
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp onion powder
- 0.75 tsp parsley
- 0.75 tsp paprika
- 250 ml skimmed milk
- 140 g light cream cheese
- 40 g parmesan cheese
- 1 handful chopped spinach

## Instructions

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. Cut the potatoes into thick chunks.
3. Drop potatoes into a pot of cold water and boil for 12-14 minutes until fork-tender.
4. Steam for 5 minutes.
5. Mash the potatoes until smooth and fluffy.
6. Add light butter, warm milk, salt, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
7. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake or air fry at 200°C/400°F for 22-25 minutes until golden and juicy.
8. For the creamy sauce, add light butter to a pan. Add the seasoning mix and let it toast.
9. Add milk, light cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and spinach to the pan. Stir until thick and creamy.
10. Serve the chicken with the mashed potatoes and creamy sauce.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- pot
- knife
- fork
- masher
- pan
- measuring cup
- small bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdYma2oV/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/83a0ca95-586d-4802-84e6-ee3a8b149e8a
- Extracted: 2025-04-21

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