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High Protein Creamy Chicken
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

High Protein Creamy Chicken

A healthy low-calorie creamy chicken dish marinated with spices and cooked in a blended cream cheese sauce with spinach. Rich, creamy, and packed with protein, it pairs perfectly with pasta or rice. One of Jalal's best and most popular recipes.

10m Prep
15m Cook
25m Total
2 Servings
high-protein creamy chicken low-calorie meal-prep quick

Ingredients

chicken
  • 400 g chicken breast (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
sauce
  • 100 g low-fat cream cheese
  • 100 ml low-fat milk
  • 20 g parmesan (grated)
  • 1 handful fresh spinach

Steps

  1. 1
    Marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, basil, red chili flakes, and salt. Mix until the chicken changes color.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Make the sauce by blending low-fat cream cheese, low-fat milk, parmesan, more garlic powder, basil, and chili flakes until completely smooth.
    ~3 min
  3. 3
    Get a pan on medium heat and cook the chicken for 3 minutes.
    ~3 min
  4. 4
    Lower the heat completely, add the sauce and a handful of spinach, then cover for 2 minutes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
    ~5 min
  5. 5
    Serve with pasta or rice and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

380
Calories
45g
Protein
12g
Carbs
16g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
A fitness-friendly take on creamy chicken using low-fat dairy to keep calories low while maximizing protein. Popular in the high-protein meal prep community.
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