Description
A quick and creamy twist on classic chicken Parmesan using cottage cheese for a lighter, comforting weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice, to serve
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets or bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Mince garlic and grate Parmesan cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in marinara sauce, stir, and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat to medium-low and stir in the cottage cheese mixture gently, heating without boiling.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes and adjust seasoning.
- Serve over cooked pasta, rice, or veggies and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Use full-fat cottage cheese for best creamy texture. Keep heat low when adding cheese mixture to avoid curdling. Leftover sauce is great for eggs or toast. Does not freeze well due to cottage cheese texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
Keywords: chicken parm, cottage cheese, quick dinner, weeknight meal, creamy chicken, easy recipe, healthy chicken parm