Cottage Cheese Chicken Bake: A Creamy, High-Protein Delight
Cottage Cheese Chicken Bake is a delicious one-dish meal that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with tender chicken for a high-protein delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chicken, mozzarella cheese, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables of your choice.
- Serve with a side of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg