- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 31 Ritz crackers, from 1 sleeve, crushed
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Preheat oven to 400 oF. Lightly grease 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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In a large bowl, combine soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, and chives until smooth. Fold in cooked chicken and peas.
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Transfer to prepared dish. Top with cheese and crushed crackers. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over cracker crumbs.
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Bake for 24-28 minutes, or until golden brown.