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Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken
A high-protein dish where chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of creamy cottage cheese and sautéed spinach. As it bakes, the cheese melts into a rich sauce that keeps the chicken incredibly moist. It’s an excellent low-carb option for those looking to increase their protein intake.
A high-protein dish where chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of creamy cottage cheese and sautéed spinach. As it bakes, the cheese melts into a rich sauce that keeps the chicken incredibly moist. It’s an excellent low-carb option for those looking to increase their protein intake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spinach, chopped thawed
- 10.88 oz Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 oz Chicken Breast Half, skinless boneless
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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