High Protein Dinner! Prosciutto Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
✨ Fancy Dinner at Home for Only 505 Calories Per Serving ✨
This dinner feels restaurant-style but is actually simple to make and calorie-friendly! Crispy prosciutto wrapped chicken, creamy truffle mashed potatoes, and lemon chili green beans 🤍🍋
🍽 Serves: 1
🔥 Approx. 505 Calories Per Serving
(when following the nutrition labels listed)
Ingredients
🥔 1 small russet potato (5.3 oz) – 110 cal
🍗 1 chicken breast (4 oz) – 110 cal
🥓 1 oz prosciutto – 70 cal
🥄 2 TBSP sour cream – 60 cal
🫛 1/2 cup green beans – 30 cal
✨ 1/4 tsp truffle zest – 5 cal
🫒 1 TBSP olive oil – 120 cal
🍋 1/2 tsp lemon zest
🌶 Chili flakes to taste
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌿 Chives (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potato until fork tender.
3️⃣ While the potato cooks, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Wrap the prosciutto around the chicken.
4️⃣ Heat a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes total, flipping every 1–2 minutes.
5️⃣ Transfer the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
6️⃣ Drain the cooked potato, saving a little potato water. Mash the potato with sour cream, truffle zest, a splash of potato water, salt, pepper, and chives. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7️⃣ In a bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, lemon zest, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
8️⃣ Remove the chicken from the oven, add the green beans to the baking sheet, and bake everything for another 10 minutes.
9️⃣ Plate everything like a fancy restaurant meal because we deserve ✨main character dinner energy✨
I love preparing this high-protein dinner when I want something both satisfying and calorie-conscious. The key to making the chicken extra juicy is to sear the prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast in a hot pan before baking—it locks in the flavor and adds a delightful crispiness. Using russet potatoes for the mash gives it a creamy texture, especially when mixed with sour cream and a hint of truffle zest, which elevates the dish with a gourmet touch without extra calories. For the green beans, I find that tossing them with fresh lemon zest and chili flakes makes a vibrant side that perfectly balances the rich chicken and mashed potatoes. Baking the green beans alongside the chicken at the end softens them slightly while keeping some crispness intact. This meal’s calorie count is reasonable for dinner, and the protein content helps keep me full and energized. I usually serve it on a slightly warmed plate to mimic restaurant presentation, adding some finely chopped chives on top for freshness and color. It’s a simple recipe but truly feels like a special occasion, proving that healthy meals don’t have to be boring or complicated! If you want to make it even lighter, you can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt, which adds creaminess and boosts protein further. Also, using fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary with the chicken before wrapping in prosciutto offers wonderful additional flavor layers. Overall, this dish is a fantastic option for anyone looking to enjoy a balanced, protein-rich dinner that tastes indulgent but is actually quite easy to prepare.
