Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese for topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce for topping
- 1 cup breadcrumbs for coating
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast with a thin layer of olive oil and then dip into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help it stick.
Cooking
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken from the oven and spread a layer of cottage cheese on top of each breast.
- Pour marinara sauce over the cottage cheese and return the chicken to the oven until everything is heated through.
Serving
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Notes
For extra crunch, consider air-frying the chicken instead of baking it. You can also switch up the marinara sauce for your favorite pizza sauce, or add spinach or other veggies to boost nutrition. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for a month.
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