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Tender cubes of chicken simmered in a creamy sauce made from cottage cheese and Parmesan, softly spiced with paprika and black pepper. A comforting one-skillet meal ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for easy and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil (such as olive or vegetable)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season chicken evenly with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil; heat until shimmering.
  4. Add chicken in a single layer without crowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Cook chicken undisturbed until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
  6. Flip chicken pieces and cook until cooked through and lightly browned on all sides.
  7. Reduce heat to low before adding any dairy.
  8. Spoon cottage cheese over the chicken and stir gently as it warms and softens into a creamy sauce.
  9. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in small batches, stirring after each addition to melt and coat the chicken.
  10. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and black pepper as needed.
  11. Let the sauce bubble gently for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  12. Remove from heat and let rest for about 1 minute before serving.

Notes

For more heat, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning., To keep the sauce smooth, cook dairy ingredients over low heat and stir gently., If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of warm milk or chicken broth to loosen it., Use a large skillet to avoid crowding chicken pieces, which helps achieve a good sear., Serve over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal., Leftovers store in an airtight container up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator., Reheat gently over low heat with occasional stirring, adding liquid if necessary to maintain sauce creaminess., Freeze chicken separately from sauce for best texture; thaw and prepare sauce fresh after thawing.

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