Cottage Cheese Chicken Bake
A comforting and simple one-dish meal featuring chicken baked with a creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Try to pick similar size pieces for even cooking.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat for richness or low-fat to cut calories.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth Low-sodium if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Can swap for regular paprika.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray For greasing the dish.
Optional Garnish
- chopped parsley or chives For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend for 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbling with light golden spots on top.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of cooking; use within 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.