Description
A love-at-first-bite dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy cottage cheese and zesty sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Combine cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each piece, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh green salad, steamed vegetables, or over pasta. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg