Baked Chicken Parmesan

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No breading, no frying, one dish. Chicken baked in marinara with a creamy cottage cheese layer, mozzarella, and parmesan. Done in 35 minutes and broiled golden at the end.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

SERVINGS: 4 people

Ingredients

▢ 1 to 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
▢ 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
▢ 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat
▢ 1 cup mozzarella shredded
▢ 1/4 cup parmesan freshly grated
▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
▢ 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
Place chicken in a single even layer. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour marinara evenly over the chicken.
Dollop cottage cheese across the top in even spoonfuls.
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over everything. Top with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Watch closely.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave in 30-second increments with a splash of water.

To freeze: cool completely, portion with sauce, freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Single layer for the chicken. Use a thermometer to check doneness. Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better. Don't skip the broil.

To make ahead: assemble through step 5, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 5 to 10 minutes to bake time from cold.

No cottage cheese? Ricotta or blended Greek yogurt work as direct swaps.

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