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High-protein chicken gratin
A delicate, juicy, and incredibly filling high-protein gratin made with chicken fillet, creamy curd cheese (cottage cheese), and a light cheese crust. The perfect dinner for those aiming to stay in shape or lose weight: maximum protein, minimum carbohydrates, and a rich flavor without excess fat.
Ingredients
For 1 serving- Chicken Fillets200 g
- Сир кисломодочний 5%120 g
- Egg1 piece
- tomato100 g
- Mozzarella15 g
- Garlic5 g
- Smoked Paprika(optional)
- Травы итальянские(optional)
- Salt(optional)
- Black pepper(optional)
- Flat-leaf parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes or thin slices. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the curd cheese (cottage cheese), egg, and minced garlic until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached.
- 4
Lightly grease the baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- 5
Spread the chicken fillet evenly.
- 6
Spread the cheese and egg mixture evenly over the top.
- 7
Arrange the tomato slices on top.
- 8
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- 9
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheese on top turns golden brown.
- 10
After removing from the oven, let the dish rest for 5 minutes to stabilize. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Ingredients
For 1 servingIngredients
Chicken Fillets
200 g
Сир кисломодочний 5%
120 g
Egg
1 piece
tomato
100 g
Mozzarella
15 g
Garlic
5 g
Smoked Paprika
(optional)
Травы итальянские
(optional)
Salt
(optional)
Black pepper
(optional)
Flat-leaf parsley
(optional)
Step-by-step instructions
For 1 serving- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes or thin slices. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the curd cheese (cottage cheese), egg, and minced garlic until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached.
- 4
Lightly grease the baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- 5
Spread the chicken fillet evenly.
- 6
Spread the cheese and egg mixture evenly over the top.
- 7
Arrange the tomato slices on top.
- 8
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- 9
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheese on top turns golden brown.
After removing from the oven, let the dish rest for 5 minutes to stabilize. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Macronutrients
58% of calories
Helps build and repair muscle tissue.
11% of calories
Provides energy for your body and brain.
31% of calories
Supports hormone production and brain function.
Ingredient nutrition breakdown
| Ingredient | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fillets | 212 | 40g | 2g | 2g |
| Сир кисломодочний 5% | 150 | 20g | 4g | 6g |
| Egg | 72 | 6g | 0g | 5g |
| tomato | 18 | 1g | 4g | 0g |
| Mozzarella | 45 | 3g | 0g | 3g |
| Garlic | 7 | 0g | 2g | 0g |
| Smoked Paprika | — | — | — | — |
| Травы итальянские | — | — | — | — |
| Salt | — | — | — | — |
| Black pepper | — | — | — | — |
| Flat-leaf parsley | — | — | — | — |
Nutrition and calorie figures are approximate. They are calculated from reference data for each ingredient and may differ depending on the specific products and brands you use, their fat content and ripeness, how you measure them, and the actual portion size.
Cook's notes
Do not overcook the dish in the oven so that the chicken fillet remains juicy.
For a richer aroma, add a pinch of dried basil or thyme.
If desired, you can add 50g of mushrooms or 50–70g of fresh spinach — this will make the dish even juicier while barely changing its calorie count.
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