# High Protein Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken

A high-protein meal prep recipe featuring creamy garlic herb Cajun chicken served with fluffy mashed potatoes and a creamy Cajun sauce.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g Raw 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 Raw 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
- 40 g Grated Parmigiano Cheese
- 1 handful Chopped Spinach

## Instructions

1. Season boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt, Italian herbs, chilli flakes, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.
2. Cut potatoes into thick chunks and boil in cold water for 12-14 minutes until fork-tender.
3. Steam the potatoes for 5 minutes, then mash until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add light butter, warm milk, salt, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes; mix until smooth and fluffy.
5. Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet and oven bake or air fry at 200°C/400°F for 22-25 minutes until golden and juicy.
6. For the creamy sauce, add light butter to a pan. Add the seasoning mix and toast for 2 minutes on low heat.
7. Add milk, light cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and spinach to the pan. Stir until thick and creamy.
8. Slice the cooked chicken into cubes and serve with mashed potatoes and creamy sauce.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- pot
- knife
- fork
- masher
- pan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSEBFBoFDB/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d08295a0-7be2-4018-b3e3-107f6ea621f7
- Extracted: 2025-04-10

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