Description
Cottage Cheese Ranch Chicken Bake — creamy, cozy, and irresistibly flavorful. Juicy baked chicken breasts are coated in a high-protein cottage cheese and ranch sauce, topped with melted mozzarella for a golden, bubbly finish. Simple, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the dish)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Optional add-ins: steamed broccoli, chopped spinach, cooked bacon, paprika, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth and creamy (blend briefly for extra smoothness).
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each piece.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top to form a generous cheesy layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the sauce bubbles, the cheese is golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
Notes
- Tips: Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt 1:1 for a tangier sauce.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat covered in the oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes or in an air fryer for a crisp top.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: cottage cheese chicken, ranch chicken bake, creamy chicken bake, high protein dinner, easy weeknight meals