Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Bake

Why this?
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Bake combines tender cooked chicken breast with the rich creaminess of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, enhanced with mild herbs and a golden cheesy topping. It’s a protein-packed, comforting dinner option that is both nutritious and satisfying without being heavy or overly spiced, perfect for a post-workout meal.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken breast pieces

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sautéed onion and garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked chicken breast pieces to the mixture and stir gently to coat the chicken evenly.
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden top.
Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Diet Types: high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 320 kcal

Total Fats: 15 g

Sodium: 450 mg

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Total Sugars: 4 g

Proteins: 40 g

Calcium: 300 mg