Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Casserole
A creamy, high-protein baked casserole made with chicken, cottage cheese, and simple pantry ingredients. This version is lighter than traditional creamy casseroles while still rich and comforting.
Servings
6 servings
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: ~36g
- Carbs: ~7g
- Fat: ~15g
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese & Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Equipment
- 9×13 casserole dish
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease casserole dish lightly.
Step 2 — Cook Vegetables
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Cook onion 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Remove from heat.
Step 3 — Make Creamy Mixture
In large bowl combine:
- cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- chicken broth
- Italian seasoning
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Mix until smooth.
Step 4 — Add Chicken & Cheese
Stir into bowl:
- cooked chicken
- cooked vegetables
- mozzarella
- cheddar
Mix thoroughly.
Step 5 — Assemble Casserole
Spread mixture evenly into casserole dish.
Top with:
- Parmesan cheese
- extra mozzarella if desired
Step 6 — Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
Top should be bubbly and lightly golden.
Step 7 — Rest
Let casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
This helps it firm up.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- roasted broccoli
- salad
- cauliflower rice
- zucchini noodles
Storage
Refrigerator
- Keeps 4 days covered
Freezer
- Freeze up to 2 months
Reheating
Oven
- 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes
Microwave
- 1–2 minutes per serving
Variations
Buffalo Chicken Version
Add:
- buffalo sauce
- blue cheese crumbles
Bacon Ranch Version
Add:
- turkey bacon
- ranch seasoning
Mexican Style
Add:
- taco seasoning
- jalapeños
- pepper jack cheese
Extra Veggie Version
Add:
- broccoli
- zucchini
- bell peppers
