Creamy Cottage Cheese Tuscan Chicken
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets or bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat both work well)
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drained if in oil)
- 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Ensuring the chicken is dry helps achieve a better golden sear in the pan.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- While the chicken is resting, place the cottage cheese and chicken broth into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and no curds remain. This is the secret to a silky sauce.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Do not let it reach a rolling boil, as high heat can sometimes cause cottage cheese to separate.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it begins to wilt. Return the cooked chicken and any juices from the plate back into the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the chicken thoroughly. Serve immediately.