Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese
This Spinach Artichoke Chicken with Cottage Cheese is a high-protein, low-carb dinner that’s creamy, satisfying, and easy to make in under an hour. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy weeknight meal, it’s a lighter twist on your favorite creamy baked chicken dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, artichokes, garlic, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, then gently fold into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for extra flavor and moisture.
- Ricotta or softened cream cheese can replace cottage cheese.
- Add mushrooms, red pepper flakes, or bell peppers for variation.
- Frozen spinach works if thawed and drained thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
