Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese. This dish marries tender chicken breasts with a rich filling of cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and artichoke hearts, all baked to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. With its simple preparation and bold flavors, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a cutting board, make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each breast with the filling mixture; secure openings if needed.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg