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Cottage Cheese Chicken Skillet

Creamy 20-Minute Cottage Cheese Chicken Skillet

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A comforting skillet dish with tender chicken and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a quick family dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the sliced chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken in the skillet until lightly golden and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add the cottage cheese, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the mixture.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the cheese melts into a creamy finish.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg