✅ Why It’s High Protein
Lean chicken breast
Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream
Cottage cheese blended into sauce
Parmesan for flavor + extra protein
🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)
Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Creamed Spinach Sauce
4 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, drained)
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup grated Parmesan
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Optional: 1 oz light cream cheese (extra richness)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Sear
Pat chicken dry and season both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking in sauce).
2️⃣ Make Creamed Spinach
In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Stir in broth, blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan.
Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.
3️⃣ Smother
Return chicken to skillet.
Spoon sauce over each piece.
Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
4️⃣ Finish
Sprinkle extra Parmesan or cracked pepper on top.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
📊 Approximate Macros (Per Serving)
Calories: ~330
Protein: 45–50g
Carbs: 8–10g
Fat: 12–14g
