Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Casserole is a cozy high-protein dinner made with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, spinach, mushrooms, rice, mozzarella, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cottage cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cottage cheese, fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, cooked rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Stir gently until the chicken, rice, vegetables, and cottage cheese are evenly combined into a creamy mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Drizzle the chicken broth evenly over the casserole to keep the filling moist while baking.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the cheese is melted and golden.
Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the creamy filling can settle.
Serve warm as a high-protein dinner or meal-prep casserole.
Notes
Use cooked shredded chicken for the fastest preparation.
Rotisserie chicken works well if you want extra flavor and convenience.
Do not overbake the casserole because the chicken and rice are already cooked.
Drizzle the chicken broth evenly over the filling to prevent dryness.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for cleaner scoops.
Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor, color, and nutrition.
Use fresh spinach for the best texture and color.
If using frozen spinach, thaw it fully and squeeze out excess moisture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently with a small splash of broth if the casserole seems dry.
