Ingredients
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- 12 oz penne or ziti pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta 3 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente. Drain well.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, milk, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and the blended cheese sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent a watery sauce.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg