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Chicken casserole with vegetables and cottage cheese

4 servings

70 minutes

Chicken casserole with vegetables and cottage cheese is a harmony of tender chicken meat, juicy vegetables, and soft cottage cheese baked to a golden crust. This dish has roots in Russian cuisine where casseroles became a symbol of cozy family dinners. The taste surprises with the combination of chicken tenderness, vegetable freshness, and creaminess of cottage cheese, creating a rich texture and depth of aroma. Cauliflower adds light airiness while sweet peppers and tomatoes contribute juiciness. The casserole is perfect for both lunch and dinner; it is easily digestible and filling. It can be served as a standalone dish or with a light sauce, sour cream or fresh herbs to highlight its natural flavor. It’s not just food — it’s comfort, warmth, and a delicious memory of home traditions.

Chicken casserole with vegetables and cottage cheese
Energy value per serving
Calories
163kcal
Proteins
18.4grams
Fats
6.9grams
Carbohydrates
5.9grams
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Wash the chicken fillet, cut into pieces, and mince.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
  • 2

    Cut the yellow bell pepper into strips and then into squares. Dice the tomato. Chop the cauliflower with a knife.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
    2. Tomatoes: 1 piece
    3. Cauliflower: 110 g
  • 3

    In a bowl, mix the minced meat with vegetables, add cottage cheese and an egg, season with pepper and salt to taste, and knead thoroughly.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken breast fillet: 1 piece
    2. Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
    3. Tomatoes: 1 piece
    4. Cauliflower: 110 g
    5. Full-fat curd cheese (18%): 100 g
    6. Chicken egg: 1 piece
    7. Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
    8. Salt:  to taste
  • 4

    Bake in a preheated oven at 195 degrees for 50 minutes.