Description
A protein-packed, creamy baked chicken dish featuring spinach, artichokes, and cottage cheese for a light and flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup cottage cheese
¼ cup fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese, spinach, artichokes, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread chicken mixture evenly in the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165 °F) and top is lightly golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra spinach or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for variation.
- Top with mozzarella or feta for added cheesiness.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- To make dairy-free, substitute with plant-based cheeses and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
