High Protein Marry Me Chicken Bites

Delicious high-protein meal with chicken bites served over creamy mash potatoes, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 750g chicken breast (diced into 1” cubes)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp italian herbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1000g mash potato
• Pinch of salt
• 20g light butter
• 60ml low fat milk
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• salt to taste
• 1/2 red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 20g tomato paste
• 40g sun dried tomatoes
• 350ml chicken stock
• 90g light cream cheese
• 15g grated Parmesan
• handful of chopped basil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 10g light butter

Instructions

1. Boil your potatoes in some salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Then drain the water and mash them up till completely smooth.
2. Add light butter, low-fat milk, garlic, and salt to taste to the mashed potatoes. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Dice your chicken breasts into 1” cubes. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well till fully coated.
4. Cook the chicken bites on medium heat till golden brown and juicy.
5. In the same pan, melt light butter and add diced onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
6. Add tomato paste, toast for a minute, and then add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken stock, and light cream cheese. Let it melt.
7. Add Parmesan, chopped basil, and a dash of sugar. Stir on low heat till the sauce thickens up.
8. Serve the chicken bites over your creamy mash with the marry me sauce. Box up the remainder for meal prep.

Notes

Storage & Heating: Divide into 4 meal prep containers and store for up to 5 days in the fridge. To reheat, add the contents to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 3-4 minutes till heated through. Mix well and enjoy. You can also reheat in the pan.

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