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Cottage Cheese Marry Me Chicken

Cottage Cheese Marry Me Chicken

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Cottage Cheese Marry Me Chicken is the viral high-protein dinner everyone is talking about. Tender golden chicken breasts are simmered in a creamy cottage cheese Parmesan sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and a touch of chili flakes. This lighter version delivers all the rich flavor of classic Marry Me Chicken while adding extra protein and reducing heaviness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, date nights, and family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Pasta or crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  8. Reduce heat to low and whisk in blended cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Add red chili flakes and stir until smooth and creamy.
  10. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  11. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  12. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a silky smooth sauce.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Do not boil the sauce after adding cottage cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth.
  • Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 49g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: cottage cheese marry me chicken, high protein chicken dinner, creamy chicken recipe, viral chicken recipe, sun dried tomato chicken, healthy marry me chicken, parmesan chicken skillet

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