Cottage Cheese Sauce for Chicken: Easy & Creamy Recipe
Introduction
This cottage cheese sauce is an easy and creamy way to enhance your chicken dishes. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it adds a flavorful, healthy twist to your meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in cottage cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Step 4: Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley, if desired.
- Step 6: Pour over cooked chicken or use as a dipping sauce.
Tips & Variations
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce briefly before serving.
- Try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick.
- Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly option when serving with other dishes.
Storage
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat while stirring to maintain creaminess.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Is this sauce suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals?
This sauce contains cottage cheese, which has some lactose. For a lactose-free version, consider using a lactose-free cottage cheese alternative.
PrintCottage Cheese Sauce for Chicken: Easy & Creamy Recipe
This creamy cottage cheese sauce is an easy and delicious way to elevate your chicken dishes. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, chicken broth, and herbs, it offers a smooth texture and rich flavor while being quick to prepare on the stovetop. Perfect as a topping or dipping sauce, it adds moisture and zest to grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Enough sauce for 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Place a saucepan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow it to warm up to prepare for sautéing the garlic.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic cloves into the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant without letting it brown, releasing the garlic’s aroma and flavor.
- Add main ingredients: Stir in the cottage cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil into the saucepan.
- Simmer and stir: Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly to prevent curdling, until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy in texture, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with parsley: Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the fresh parsley if using, enhancing the sauce with a fresh herbal note.
- Serve: Pour the sauce over cooked chicken or serve it alongside as a dipping sauce to enrich your meal.
Notes
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your preferred richness.
- For an even smoother sauce, blend the sauce briefly with an immersion blender after cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice for acidity or herbs for extra flavor.
- The sauce pairs well with grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken breast or thighs.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice color and freshness to the finished sauce.
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