Description
High Protein Chicken Cottage Cheese is a quick, nutritious dish combining lean chicken breast with creamy cottage cheese for a protein-packed meal. It’s perfect for post-workout fuel, meal prep, or a simple, healthy dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking spray)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chili flakes, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove chicken and let rest a couple of minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Place chicken in a bowl and top with cottage cheese. Stir to coat or leave layered as desired.
- Garnish with parsley or chives and add any optional toppings before serving.
Notes
Mix cottage cheese with hot sauce or pesto for extra flavor.
For a baked version, spread cottage cheese on chicken and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
Grill chicken instead of pan-searing for a smoky twist.
Serve over quinoa, brown rice, or roasted veggies for a more filling meal.
For meal prep, store chicken and cottage cheese separately and combine before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 115mg