Description
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
Scale
- 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. Use the 1 tablespoon olive oil to 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: Estimated 3g
- Sodium: Estimated 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: Estimated 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 75mg