Italian · Dinner
Baked Chicken Cheese Casserole (High-Protein)
Boneless chicken breast is cubed, browned, then baked under a layer of cottage cheese, mozzarella and cannellini beans in a garlic-tomato sauce finished with Parmesan. Oregano and basil bring classic Italian flavour, and the beans push the protein and fibre well past a standard cheesy chicken bake.
$6
15 minsPrep
30 minsCook
45 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
68.4gProtein
25.3gFat
22.6gCarbs
5.9gSugar
6.4gFiber
1156mgSodium
190mgChol
10.1gSat Fat
1180mgPotassium
480mgCalcium
3.9mgIron
1.3mcgVitamin B12
11mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, then mince the garlic and roughly chop the parsley.
2
Sear
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken cubes for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden outside but not cooked through.
3
Simmer
Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in canned tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes on medium-low heat until sauce thickens.
4
Build
Dollop cottage cheese over the chicken and sauce, then scatter shredded mozzarella and Parmesan evenly across the top.
5
Bake
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 400F (200C) for 18–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and golden.
6
Rest
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest 5 minutes so the sauce settles.
7
Plate
Spoon the casserole onto a plate, scatter the fresh parsley over the top and serve hot.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 7 oz100g, a quarter of a 14 oz can canned tomatoes
- 7 oz200g cannellini beans
- 5.2 oz150g low-fat cottage cheese
- 2.8 oz80g shredded mozzarella
- 1 oz30g grated Parmesan
- 2 tsp2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh parsley
