Creamy Mozzarella “Caprese” Chicken Bake with Balsamic Drizzle 

Ingredients (for 5 people):

3 cups cooked shredded chicken

1½ cups cottage cheese (blended)

4 eggs

1½ cups shredded mozzarella (extra stretchy)

¼ cup grated Parmesan

2 tbsp pesto

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (pat dry)

Salt + pepper

Optional after baking: 1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions (detailed):

Preheat 375°F / 190°C, grease dish.

Whisk cottage cheese + eggs + pesto + salt/pepper.

Fold in chicken + Parmesan + 1¼ cups mozzarella + tomatoes.

Top with remaining mozzarella.

Bake 28–35 min, rest 10 min.

Drizzle balsamic glaze right before serving.

Nutrition (approx. per serving): ~360 kcal | ~42g protein | ~9–11g net carbs | ~16g fat

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