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Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken

Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken: Comfort in 30 Minutes

This Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken is a quick and delicious comfort food that satisfies without the guilt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs Choose thighs for a juicier bite
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat options can keep it lighter
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can deepen flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Olive or vegetable oil to prevent sticking

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by patting your chicken breast or thighs dry with a paper towel and generously season both sides with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, pour in a splash of olive oil or vegetable oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully add the seasoned chicken in a single layer to the hot skillet and allow it to sear for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Once golden, flip the chicken pieces and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked through.
  5. After the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and set the chicken aside on a plate.
  6. Spoon the cottage cheese into the warm skillet and stir until it softens, about 2 minutes.
  7. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if necessary.
  9. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and allow it to rest after cooking for better sauce adherence.

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