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Creamy cottage cheese chicken skillet served in a pan, high-protein one-pan chicken dinner with creamy sauce.
Sonia Khan

Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Skillet (High-Protein One-Pan Dinner)

Creamy cottage cheese chicken skillet is a quick, high-protein one-pan dinner made in 25 minutes. Tender chicken is cooked in a smooth cottage cheese sauce with garlic and spices for a rich, creamy texture without heavy cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, high protein
Calories: 319
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth add more if needed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • Red pepper flakes for spice

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and mostly cooked.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Blend cottage cheese and chicken broth until completely smooth.
  6. Pour sauce into skillet and reduce heat to low.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
  8. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Always blend cottage cheese for a smooth sauce (non-negotiable).
  • Keep the heat low after adding sauce to prevent curdling.
  • Sauce will thicken as it cools. Add a splash of broth when reheating.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese gives the best creamy texture.
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well within 3-4 days.