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!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.

Step 5

Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and cottage cheese mixture, then secure the opening with toothpicks or cooking twine.

Step 6

Brush the outside of each chicken breast with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle evenly with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Drizzle the chicken with lemon juice before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite side dish, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1169.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1996.3

Total Fat 83.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 693.5mg	0%
Sodium 4181.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 262.2g	0%

Vitamin D 44.4IU	0%
Calcium 1088.2mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2046.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 54.4%

Carbs: 6.7%