Description
A rich and creamy sauce made with cottage cheese, perfect for enhancing chicken dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a blender, puree the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir the pureed cottage cheese and chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken.
- Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Notes
For a healthier version, use low-fat cottage cheese; adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 35g