Description
Chicken Cottage Cheese Casserole is a high protein, low carb baked dinner made with chicken breast, eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep and healthy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 10.5 ounces chicken breast or turkey breast, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced or 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sunflower oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add diced chicken or turkey, tomato, bell pepper or zucchini, cottage cheese, olive oil, salt, dried garlic, paprika, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set in the center and golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute zucchini for bell pepper for a milder flavor and extra moisture.
- Use sharp cheddar or an Italian cheese blend for richer taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This casserole is high in protein and ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg