High-Protein Chicken & Potato Casserole

High-Protein Chicken & Potato Casserole

⏱️ Time

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 45–50 minutes
  • Total: ~1 hour

🍽️ Servings

4–6 servings


🛒 Ingredients

Protein & Veggies

  • 2 lb (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (or sweet potatoes for variation)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (optional)

Creamy High-Protein Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • ½ cup shredded low-fat cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional, flavor boost)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Topping (Optional)

  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp parmesan
  • 1 tsp paprika for color

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

  • Preheat to 375°F / 190°C.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch (22×33 cm) baking dish.

2. Prepare Chicken & Potatoes

  • Dice chicken and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Steam or parboil potatoes for 5–7 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Lightly sauté chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika until just browned (optional, can bake raw).

3. Make the Sauce

  • In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, cheese, garlic, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. Assemble Casserole

  • In the baking dish, layer potatoes, chicken, onions, broccoli (if using).
  • Pour creamy sauce over the mixture.
  • Toss gently to combine evenly.
  • Sprinkle optional cheese topping.

5. Bake

  • Cover with foil. Bake 35–40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove foil last 5–10 minutes to brown the top.

6. Serve

  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

💪 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving — 6 servings)

  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: ~40–45 g
  • Carbs: ~20 g
  • Fat: ~8–10 g

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