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High Protein Chicken Bake

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Description

A creamy and savory chicken bake featuring Greek yogurt, spinach, and tomatoes, perfect for nourishment and flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or low-fat)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  4. Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the yogurt-spinach mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  6. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around and on top of the chicken.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture overnight. Can be air-fried for a quicker cooking method.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg