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Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken dish with spicy sauce and garnishes

Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken

A delicious and easy dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy cottage cheese and sharp Parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken cubes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken cubes and season with salt, paprika, and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the cottage cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish is great to serve over cooked rice or pasta. You can also add a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for an extra touch. If you have leftovers, let the chicken cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a pan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.