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Cottage Cheese Sauce for Chicken

A creamy and healthy cottage cheese sauce that's perfect for enhancing chicken dishes or as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional) Use for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in cottage cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  • Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Pour over cooked chicken or use as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring until smooth. For variations, add grated cheese like Parmesan or cooked spinach.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Sauce, Cottage Cheese Sauce, Creamy Sauce, easy recipe, Healthy Sauce
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