Description
A creamy, high-protein chicken and broccoli bake made with blended cottage cheese Alfredo-style sauce, tender orzo, and melted mozzarella. This comforting one-pan meal is rich, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch paprika (optional)
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 head broccoli, chopped small
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parsley and red pepper flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a high powered blender combine the chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika (if using), and cottage cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken, dry orzo, diced shallot, chopped broccoli, and Parmesan cheese to the casserole dish.
- Pour the blended sauce over the ingredients and stir well to combine, ensuring the orzo, chicken, and broccoli are fully covered by the sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, and add parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the dish to cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience and added flavor.
- If the mixture looks dry before baking, add a few extra tablespoons of chicken broth.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces so it cooks evenly with the orzo.
- This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze individual portions for easy reheating during busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
