Cottage Cheese Crusted Chicken Cutlets
Juicy baked chicken cutlets with a golden, crunchy cottage cheese-Parmesan crust — high-protein, flavor-packed, and oven-crisped to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
1 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cooking spray or extra oil for pan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In a bowl, mash cottage cheese slightly and mix with Parmesan until thick and spreadable.
In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and dried parsley.
Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the top of each chicken breast.
Press the coated side into the breadcrumb mixture to form a thick crust.
Arrange chicken cutlets crust-side up on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
Bake for 18–22 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through.
Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture and flavor.
Pat chicken dry before coating to help crust stick and crisp.
Great served with roasted veggies, salad, or pasta.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/cottage-cheese-crusted-chicken-cutlets/
