High Protein Chicken Green Bean Cottage Cheese Casserole Recipe You’ll Love!
A delicious and nutritious casserole packed with protein from chicken and cottage cheese, combined with green beans for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green beans, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg