Description
A delicious, hearty meal featuring succulent chicken breasts, creamy cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, perfect for a stress-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese (any fat content, must be blended until completely smooth)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts evenly on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add shallot and garlic, sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Push aromatics aside, add chicken, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker along with the pan drippings.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, then cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes, whisk cornstarch with a bit of water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
- After cooking, stir in Parmesan cheese and blended cottage cheese, adjusting the thickness with additional broth if necessary.
- Let the dish rest before serving, then garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Don’t skip the searing step for enhanced flavor. Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg