Description
Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich spinach and artichoke mixture, enhanced by the creaminess of cottage cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts in it. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (around 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine wilted spinach, drained artichokes, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Spoon the spinach-artichoke mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) and the top is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg