Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Winter Bake

A comforting casserole with shredded chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.
4. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, mushroom mixture, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season generously with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and lightly golden on top.
7. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm with a crisp salad on the side.

Notes

• Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
• Adjust cheese quantity for a lighter or richer dish.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Author: Emily Frost
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

Cholesterol: 75mg

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole

Calories: 280

Sugar: 3g

Sodium: 320mg

Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Unsaturated Fat: 6g

Trans Fat: 0g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 30g