Description
A flavorful cast iron chicken breast recipe topped with a creamy, tangy buffalo cottage cheese sauce and melted parmesan or mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make dish combines the savory sear of chicken with a spicy, protein-packed sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Breasts
- 4–5 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese
Cottage Cheese Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Preheat Oven: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for finishing the chicken later.
- Brown Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet or any ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side. Adjust the heat if needed to avoid burning while achieving a nice crust.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast (if using) in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency as desired.
- Top Chicken With Buffalo Sauce and Cheese: Spoon about a tablespoon of the buffalo cottage cheese sauce over each seared chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve immediately. Pair with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, or brown rice for a complete, balanced meal. Enjoy the delicious blend of spicy, cheesy flavors!
Notes
- Serving Tips: This chicken pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, rice, or a fresh salad. For extra indulgence, smother with additional cheese or creamy sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Keep the leftover cottage cheese buffalo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, and use it as a dip or topping for other dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
