Creamy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Chicken Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Intensity: Medium (involves stovetop searing + baking)
Servings: 6
Category: Dinner / High-Protein Comfort Food

This is not your average chicken casserole. By swapping heavy cream for blended cottage cheese, you get a protein-packed, luxuriously creamy sauce without the post-dinner food coma. The Parmesan crisps up on the edges while the chicken stays juicy underneath — and it all comes together in one casserole dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High protein – Over 45g per serving

• No cream cheese or heavy cream – Cottage cheese does the magic

• Make-ahead friendly – Assemble, refrigerate, bake when ready

• Low-carb / keto adaptable – Skip the breadcrumbs or use almond flour

Ingredients

For the casserole:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (divided)

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

For the creamy cottage cheese sauce:

• 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (small curd works best)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but wonderful)

For the topping:

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for keto)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment Needed

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