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Cottage Cheese Garlic Pepper Chicken Skillet

30-Min Creamy Cottage Cheese Garlic Pepper Chicken Skillet Magic

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A simple, bold, and comforting chicken skillet with creamy cottage cheese sauce, garlic, and black pepper.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken cubes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
  2. Add chicken cubes and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook until golden on all sides and fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add minced garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then add it to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  6. Sprinkle Parmesan over the sauce and stir gently until melted and incorporated.
  7. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce is creamy and glossy.
  8. Serve hot with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Adjust black pepper to taste for more or less heat.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg