Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb diced chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, stir together cottage cheese and grated Parmesan until thick and well combined.
- Mix the cottage cheese mixture into the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces close together on the prepared baking sheet to form pull-apart clusters.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the tops are golden.
- For an extra touch, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully, to deepen color and crisp the Parmesan.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes, garnish with parsley and lemon zest if desired, and serve with your favorite holiday dips.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
- Broil for extra crispiness but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg