Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring baked chicken breasts layered with cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Mix the cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese together until creamy and well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and spread a generous layer of marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top the marinara with the creamy cottage cheese mixture, ensuring that each chicken breast is fully covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top for that golden, bubbly finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil. Serve it up in bowls and enjoy the cozy vibes!
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or different cheeses. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg