Description
High-protein, low-carb stuffed chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach, cottage cheese, and feta. Ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Pat chicken dry. Cut a deep pocket into the thick side of each breast without slicing through.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, feta, garlic, and paprika.
- Spoon filling into each pocket; secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Season outside with salt and extra paprika.
- Bake 22–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
- Rest 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature cottage cheese for the creamiest filling. Leftovers reheat beautifully at 325 °F for 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American