Description
A delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food, packed with protein and essential vitamins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high protein pasta (chickpea or lentil)
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package directions, reducing cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Blend the sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth (cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic, chicken broth, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, then gently stir in the cooked pasta.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for extra flavor. You can also mix in other vegetables or experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg