Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
2 cups cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Pat chicken dry; season both sides with half the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through.
Transfer chicken to baking dish, tucking spinach between pieces.
Spread cottage cheese evenly over chicken.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Remove from oven when chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Use 1% cottage cheese for slightly lower calories
Moisture from cottage cheese prevents drying
Add 1 cup cooked broccoli or mushrooms as veggie variation
Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
Perfectly reheats in oven or toaster oven
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg