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Skillet dish of Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken ready to serve

Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken

A flavorful skillet dish combining chicken, cottage cheese, and Parmesan for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 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
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fancy Parmesan optional
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil For cooking
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the cubed chicken with salt, paprika, and black pepper. Pat chicken dry for optimal browning.
  2. Heat a skillet until the oil is shimmering. Avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  3. Sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Lower the heat and add the cottage cheese. Stir gently to mix.
  2. Gradually add in the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to coat the chicken.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

Notes

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