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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 heaping cups boneless, skinless chicken breast finely chopped
  • cup cottage cheese well drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the chicken breast and add it to a baking dish.
    Finely chopped chicken breast spread in a baking dish
  • Add the cottage cheese.
    Cottage cheese being spooned over the chopped chicken breast
  • Add the eggs.
    Whole eggs cracked
  • Add the cream cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add any favorite dried herbs or seasonings.
    Cream cheese and seasonings added on top
  • Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
    Fresh lemon being squeezed over the chicken
  • Stir everything together with a spoon, then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
    Mixed chicken and cheese casserole placed in the oven
  • Slice and serve this healthy, high-protein casserole warm
    Slices of baked chicken and cottage cheese casserole

Notes

  1. For best texture, use firm cottage cheese and drain off any excess liquid before adding it to the dish.
  2. Finely chopping the chicken breast helps the casserole cook evenly and keeps each slice tender and juicy.
  3. A small squeeze of lemon brightens the flavor and balances the richness of the cheese without making the dish taste overtly lemony.
  4. Feel free to add favorite dried herbs, such as oregano or Italian seasoning, but avoid adding watery vegetables that could change the bake time.
  5. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing so it holds its shape better on the plate.
  6. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 251mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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