Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese
Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese is a creamy and delicious dish that combines tender chicken breasts, fresh spinach, and artichoke hearts topped with a rich cottage cheese and mozzarella blend. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress even the pickiest eaters with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) canned artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté spinach and artichokes until the spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the cottage cheese until well mixed.
- Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture over each chicken breast, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (about 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs into the spinach-artichoke mixture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.