Description
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious High-Protein Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casserole that is packed with flavor and protein. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead.
Ingredients
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Chicken Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped artichokes, spinach, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fully combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For even more protein, use part-skim ricotta instead of cottage cheese or add a few tablespoons of unflavored protein powder to the mix.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
