5Zesty Lemon Cottage Chicken Skillet
This bright and protein-packed skillet dish comes together quickly for a delicious and satisfying meal.
How to make it
- 1
First things first, pat your chicken breasts dry and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Season them generously with a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper. You want to get a nice golden sear on them, so warm a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tiny bit of olive oil if you like. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside for a moment.
- 2
Now, let us get those lovely cherry tomatoes into the same skillet. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes, gently stirring, until they start to soften and burst open. This releases all their delicious juices. While they are cooking, grab your fresh spinach and toss it into the pan with the tomatoes. Stir until the spinach is just wilted, it only takes a minute or two.
- 3
Time to add that creamy goodness! Take your lemon. Zest about half of it directly into the skillet. Then, slice it in half and squeeze in the juice from one half. Now, spoon in your cottage cheese. Give everything a good stir to combine it all, letting the cottage cheese melt just a little and create a lovely sauce with the tomato juices and lemon.
- 4
Finally, return your cooked chicken pieces to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken is thoroughly coated and warmed through. Taste it and add a little more salt or pepper if you think it needs it. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, protein-packed meal!
