Tuscan chicken and broccoli bake

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 heaping cup cottage cheese

• 1/3 cup pesto

• 2 tbs EVOO (divided)

• 4 small crowns broccoli, cut into small florets

• 1½ lbs chicken breasts, cubed
• salt to taste

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 8 oz shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbs grated parmesan cheese

• garnish: chili pepper flakes + fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375℉. 
   
   
2. In a large deep skillet, heat 1 tbs olive oil. saute your broccoli for 3-4 minutes until just fork tender. season with salt and pepper to taste. remove from pan and set aside.
   
   
3. In a large bowl, whisk together your lightly beaten eggs, cottage cheese and pesto. Set aside.
   
   
4. Season your chicken pieces with salt all over. Heat the remaining 1 tbs olive oil in the pan and cook your chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
   
   
5. To the cottage cheese mixture, add the tomatoes, broccoli, mozzarella and chicken and toss to combine all. 
   
   
6. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread out evenly. Top evenly wit the small mozzarella balls and then evenly sprinkle on the grated parmesan. 
   
   
7. Bake for 35 minutes and then remove from the oven. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes then slice and enjoy with a chili pepper flakes garnish.

Garlic parm white beans

 Ingredients

3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
Extra virgin olive oil 
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup chopped fresh parsley 
¼ to 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

1. In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly, tossing regularly, until just golden

2. Add the cannellini beans and ½ cup water. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices. Add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through (about 10 minutes) - may need a bit more water.

3. Stir in the parsley, cheese, and lemon juice.

4. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread (Also good topped with cooked shrimp)