Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken—a healthy, flavor-packed dish that's as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Juicy boneless chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy mixture of sautéed spinach, protein-rich cottage cheese, and a hint of garlic, then seasoned to perfection with paprika and dried oregano. Finished with a bubbly layer of melted mozzarella and a refreshing drizzle of lemon juice, this oven-baked recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment. Ready in under an hour, it’s a versatile meal perfect for pairing with roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or your favorite grain. Ideal for when you need a hearty yet wholesome main course, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a small sharp knife, make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally along one side, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and fresh spinach. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.
Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and cottage cheese mixture, then secure the opening with toothpicks or cooking twine.
Brush the outside of each chicken breast with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle evenly with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast, and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Drizzle the chicken with lemon juice before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dish, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4181 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 262.2 g | 524% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1088 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
