Cast Iron Chicken Breast with Buffalo Cottage Cheese Sauce

cast iron chicken breast smothered with cheese and cottage cheese sauce on a plate next to broccoli and rice

5 from 1 vote

Cast Iron Chicken Breast with Buffalo Cottage Cheese Sauce

Easy, pan-seared, cast iron chicken breast smothered and baked with a buffalo cottage cheese sauce! An easy, under-30-minute recipe that transforms boring chicken into a creamy, flavor-bursting dish that the entire family will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: cast-iron chicken breast, cottage cheese sauce

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts

4-5 chicken breasts
1 tbsp avocado oil
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese

Cottage Cheese Buffalo Sauce

1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken and Preheat Oven: season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat oven to 350F.
Brown Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet or ovenproof skillet over medium/high heat with a little avocado oil, and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
Make Buffalo Sauce: Add all of the ingredients for the buffalo cottage cheese sauce to a food processor and blend until smooth and your desired consistency is reached.
Top Chicken With Buffalo Sauce and Cheese: Add a tablespoon or so of the buffalo sauce on top of each pan-seared chicken breast along with shredded cheese. Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the oven and cook until the sauce is bubbly and the chicken is 165F internal temp, 10 minutes or so.
Serve: Serve with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, or brown rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving Tips

Serve this delicious chicken recipe with your favorite sides, including vegetables (asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and more!), rice, salad, or your favorite side dish. Smother with additional cheese or creamy sauce if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Storage Tips

Store leftover cast-iron chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Store any leftover cottage cheese sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use it as a cottage cheese dip or for additional chicken recipes!

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