Description
High-Protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole is a creamy, satisfying meal with 47g of protein per serving. This easy weeknight dinner combines blended cottage cheese, chicken breast, spinach, and artichokes into one delicious, high-protein bake.
Ingredients
16 oz cottage cheese (4% recommended)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp avocado or olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
Additional kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (16 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
6 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- For extra flavor, you can season the diced chicken with kosher salt and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Drain the artichoke hearts thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to press out any excess moisture, then finely chop them.
- Repeat the same drying technique with the thawed spinach to ensure the casserole doesn’t become soggy.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the chicken in a single layer, season with black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until nearly done. Remove and set aside.
- Blend the cottage cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- In a mixing bowl or directly in your baking dish, combine the cooked chicken, spinach, chopped artichokes, cottage cheese mixture, and two-thirds of the shredded cheeses.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle on the remaining cheeses, and bake for another 10 minutes. For an extra golden top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Notes
Drying spinach and artichokes well prevents a watery casserole.
Broiling at the end adds a perfect cheesy topping.
Make-ahead friendly—assemble in advance and bake later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes Rest Time (Optional): 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 116mg