🥘 High-Protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake

🧾 Ingredients

• 500–700g (1–1.5 lb) chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon

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🥣 Creamy High-Protein Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup cottage cheese (blended for smoothness)
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but adds depth)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • 190°C (375°F)
2. Cook chicken base
   • In a skillet, heat olive oil
   • Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
   • Sear until lightly browned (doesn’t need to be fully cooked)
3. Add veggies
   • Stir in garlic, bell pepper, spinach, and artichokes
   • Cook 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts
4. Make sauce
   • Mix Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice, and Dijon
5. Combine
   • Add sauce to chicken and veggies
   • Stir until fully coated
6. Bake
   • Transfer to baking dish
   • Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top

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💪 Why It’s High Protein

• Chicken breast = lean protein base
• Greek yogurt + cottage cheese = creamy protein boost
• Cheese adds extra protein + flavor

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📊 Approx Macros (per serving, 4 servings)

• Protein: 35–45g
• Carbs: 8–12g
• Fat: 10–16g