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Skillet dish of Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken served in a cozy setting

Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken

A flavorful and creamy skillet chicken dish that's perfect for busy weeknights, combining cottage cheese and parmesan for a deliciously comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs, cubed Choose breast or thighs based on preference.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use high-quality cottage cheese.
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil For cooking the chicken.
  • Salt to taste Salt, to taste Season to your preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the cubed chicken with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help it brown nicely.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until it's shimmering.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd it.
  3. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown all around.
  4. Once browned, lower the heat and add in the cottage cheese, allowing it to warm up.
  5. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and mix until the chicken is coated.
  6. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, then let it simmer gently until fully combined.

Notes

This dish is great with rice, salad, or served straight from the skillet. Feel free to experiment with substitutions like tofu for a vegetarian version.