High Protein Chicken Casserole
A hearty and nutritious high protein chicken casserole packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Pour the cheese and yogurt sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.