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Creamy Pink Cottage Cheese Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Pink Cottage Cheese Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish combining tender chicken thighs with a smooth, tangy sauce made from fresh roma tomatoes and creamy cottage cheese. The dish is lightly spiced and simmered to perfection, resulting in a rich, comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 1 roma tomato (about 100g)
  • 1 cup 4% cottage cheese (full fat preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons water

For the Chicken

  • 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized cubes
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust as needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic and Tomato: Finely mince the garlic cloves and set aside. Roughly chop the roma tomato to prepare it for blending.
  2. Make the Sauce: Blend the chopped roma tomato, cottage cheese, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create the creamy pink sauce. Set aside.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, preferably cast iron for even heating. After 2-3 minutes, add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately add the chopped chicken in an even layer and sprinkle with kosher salt. Avoid stirring for about 2 minutes to allow the chicken to brown.
  4. Sauté Garlic and Seasoning: After the initial browning, stir the chicken to brown all sides. Create a space in the middle of the skillet and add minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the garlic sit in direct contact with the pan for about 1 minute before stirring to combine with the chicken. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
  5. Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared pink sauce over the chicken, scraping the blender cup to include all sauce. Stir everything together and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, reduces, and the raw tomato flavor fades.
  6. Finish and Garnish: Once the sauce has thickened and flavors have concentrated, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve the creamy pink cottage cheese chicken on its own or with your preferred starchy side and a fresh lightly dressed salad for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Using full-fat cottage cheese gives the sauce a richer, creamier texture.
  • Allow the chicken to brown without stirring to develop deeper flavors through caramelization.
  • Simmering the sauce longer helps to mellow out the tomato’s acidity and intensify the flavors.
  • This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, and a fresh salad such as arugula with vinaigrette.
  • Fresh basil is recommended for garnish but can be substituted with other fresh herbs like parsley or oregano.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/creamy-pink-cottage-cheese-chicken-recipe/