This Keto Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Casserole has a creamy texture. We prepare this cottage cheese chicken with olive oil, chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, cottage cheese, spinach, mushrooms, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, xanthan gum, garlic, and black pepper. These are the basic items that we have in our kitchen cabinets, but if they are not present in your kitchen pantry. You might easily purchase every basic ingredient from the food markets. We take at least forty-five minutes to make this cottage cheese chicken. You can make this cheese chicken twenty-four hours earlier, as it freezes properly for 45-60 days. This Keto Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Casserole is good for breakfasts, parties, lunches, events, occasions, and dinners. You can serve this dish with cauliflower mash, almond flour biscuits, or keto Caesar salad.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Course: Main Course
- Cook duration: 30 minutes
- Serving size: 1 generous slice
- Mode of cooking: Oven
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Big skillet
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Heavy cream, one cup
- 1½ lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups mushrooms
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¾ tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breasts are used togive a structure to the casserole. You might also use the chicken thighs.
SPINACH:
- Spinach provides moisture and fiber content in this recipe. We can substitute it with Swiss chard or kale.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese makes this casserole thick and gives it umami flavor. You can use pecorino romano as a replacement.
MUSHROOMS:
- Mushrooms are used to provide a savory and deep taste. We can swap it with bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplants.
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Cottage cheese includes a creamy texture and protein in this casserole. Cream cheese or high-fat ricotta cheese can be used in its place.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 375 degrees F.
- Butter a dish for baking.
- Heat the oil (olive) in a skillet.
- Include the pepper, cubed chicken, & salt.
- Cook for eight minutes till they are properly cooked & become golden.
- Slowly cook the mushrooms for four minutes in a similar skillet till they are softer.
- Include the garlic and cook it for thirty seconds.
- Mix in the spinach & cook till they are wilted.
- Whisk the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, cottage cheese, xanthan gum, Parmesan & mozzarella in a bowl till smoother.
- Include a vegetable mixture & cooked chicken in a mixture of cheese.
- Mix it properly to coat uniformly.
- Place it in a dish.
- Garnish with the leftover mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for half an hour till the surface becomes golden and bubbly.
- Cool for ten minutes before making slices & leave it to set the casserole.
TIPS:
- Use a fully blended cottage cheese to create a smooth sauce texture.
- Strain the extra water content from the mushrooms to avoid a watery casserole.
- Include crushed red pepper flakes to create a spicy taste.
- Cook the sauce for some time to get a thick consistency.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Roasted Asparagus
- Cauliflower Mash
- Zucchini Noodles
SALADS:
- Creamy Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Spinach Walnut Salad
BREAD ALTERNATIVES:
- Almond Flour Biscuits
- Keto Cloud Bread
- Flaxseed Flatbread
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place it in a closed bowl & store it at 40 degrees F.
FREEZER:
- Store in a closed bowl for almost two months.
FAQs:
Why does my casserole become watery?
- Using low-fat varieties, or it might be due to extra moisture.
Is this cottage cheese chicken good for keto?
- Yes, it is perfect for keto because we prepare this recipe by utilizing all the keto products.
Can I skip the xanthan gum?
- Yes, you can omit it, but the casserole will become softer.
Can we make this cottage cheese chicken earlier?
- Yes, you can completely assemble and chill it for a day before baking.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 28 g
Proteins: 38 g
Portion size: 1/6 of the casserole
Total carbs: 6 g
