Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz each)
2 cups cottage cheese (1% fat)
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup halal/compliant cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for pan-cooking chicken)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Season chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and pepper
Heat olive oil in skillet; cook chicken until browned (3-4 mins/each side)
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese and pesto
Layer cooked chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish
Spread cottage cheese mixture over chicken
Top with mozzarella cheese and cherry tomato halves
Cover with aluminum foil; bake 15 mins, then remove foil and bake 10-12 mins until bubbly and golden
Notes
Use pesto marked halal/compliant if concerned about animal ingredients
Substitute fresh basil, garlic, walnuts, and olive oil to make homemade pesto
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner servings
Pairs well with roasted garlic herb potatoes
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 70mg