Description
This Cast Iron Chicken Breast with Buffalo Cottage Cheese Sauce recipe features perfectly seared chicken breasts topped with a creamy, tangy buffalo-flavored cottage cheese sauce and melted cheese. It’s a flavorful, protein-packed dish that’s easy to prepare and bake to juicy perfection in a cast iron skillet, making it a delicious option for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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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 on both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking.
- Brown Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add a little avocado oil. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side, adjusting the heat to prevent burning.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: Place the cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional nutritional yeast in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency as desired.
- Top Chicken with Buffalo Sauce and Cheese: Spoon about a tablespoon of the prepared buffalo cottage cheese sauce over each pan-seared chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve hot. Pair with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, brown rice, or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- Serving Tips: This chicken pairs well with a variety of sides such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, rice, or salad. For extra indulgence, add more cheese or drizzle additional creamy buffalo cottage cheese sauce on top. Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Storage Tips: Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The buffalo cottage cheese sauce keeps well for up to 5 days refrigerated and can be reused as a dip or sauce for other dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
