Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

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Cajun-seasoned chicken breast stuffed with a cottage cheese and spinach mixture, then baked in butter. Serve with tossed salad, if desired.

Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

  • ½ yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 cup cottage cheese

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
10g Fat
8g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1110mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 75%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 660mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.