Description
A creamy, high-protein casserole featuring tender chicken, spinach, and artichokes, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese (16 oz, 4% preferred)
- Garlic (2 cloves, peeled)
- Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp + to taste)
- Black Pepper (1/4 tsp + to taste)
- Onion Powder (1/4 tsp)
- Avocado Oil or Olive Oil (1 tsp)
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Low Moisture, Part Skim, Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup)
- Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese (2/3 cup)
- Artichoke Hearts (1 can, 16 oz, drained)
- Frozen Chopped Spinach (6 oz, thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Season the cubed chicken breast with kosher salt and let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess liquid from the artichoke hearts and chopped spinach.
- In a large skillet, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken; cook until nearly done (8-10 minutes).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, drained artichoke hearts, thawed spinach, and the cottage cheese mixture. Fold in two-thirds of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly, and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Broil for a minute or two for a golden crust, if desired.
Notes
For a touch of heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes before baking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, spinach, artichoke, high protein, comfort food