Description
Cottage Cheese Crusted Chicken Cutlets are simple, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy cottage cheese coating adds a unique twist, making them a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken cutlets
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Step: Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Step: Mix cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Step: Spread the cheese mixture on top of each cutlet.
- Step: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Step: Place cutlets cheese-side up in the skillet and cover with a lid.
- Step: Cook for 7–9 minutes until chicken is done and cheese is melted.
- Step: Remove the lid and crisp the top for 1–2 minutes.
- Step: Serve warm with a side salad or rice.
Notes
Use thin cutlets for even cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste. Pair with a light side for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese crusted chicken, healthy dinner, quick chicken recipe, high protein chicken