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Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

42g Protein Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken

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A simple and flavorful stuffed chicken recipe with cottage cheese and spinach, perfect for a high-protein dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach, then mix with onion and cottage cheese.
  3. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Place 1/4 of the spinach mixture on each breast, fold over, and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Arrange in a greased baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
  5. Bake for about 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach if preferred, just wilt and drain it well.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
  • Ensure toothpicks are removed before serving.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg