Servings: 2 servings
Net Carbs: 8.3g
A cozy, high-protein low-carb dinner baked in one dish with creamy cottage cheese, fresh (or frozen) zucchini noodles, and fragrant pesto. Low carb, beginner-friendly, and perfectly portioned for two.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1.5 cups zucchini noodles zoodles
- 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup in the mix, ¼ cup on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make your own pesto sauce. Follow my homemade keto basil pesto. You can use store-bought pesto too.1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Spiralise about 1.5 cups of zucchini noodles, which is roughly 1/2 of a large zucchini, spiralized.1.5 cups zucchini noodles
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese and pesto sauce. Blend until smooth and creamy.1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Cut the raw chicken into small, bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces).12 oz chicken breasts
- In a greased 8"x8" casserole dish, add chicken, zoodles, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and blended sauce. Mix well.12 oz chicken breasts, 1.5 cups zucchini noodles, 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes. If you’re using a thermometer, the chicken should reach 165°F.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Zoodles: You can use fresh or frozen zucchini noodles. If using frozen, defrost them fully and pat them dry with paper towels to reduce moisture.
- Cheese Swaps: Cheddar cheese can be used instead of mozzarella cheese for a stronger flavor, but it will melt less stringy and be sharper.
- Pesto Tips: This recipe was tested with my homemade keto basil pesto. If using store-bought, check for hidden sugars or starch.
- Make It a Meal: Serve with cottage cheese mug bread or almond flour cottage cheese bread for dipping.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh. You can refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Not freezer-friendly due to the zoodles.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 584.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.6g | Net Carbs: 8.3g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 36.5g | Saturated Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 6.4g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-pesto-chicken-casserole-zoodles-cottage-cheese/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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