Best 9 Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken Recipes

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Cottage cheese spinach chicken is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and nutritious spinach. This wholesome meal is easy to prepare and is packed with essential nutrients. Whether you're looking for a quick weekday dinner or a healthy lunch option, cottage cheese spinach chicken is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH CHICKEN



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Cajun-seasoned chicken breast stuffed with a cottage cheese and spinach mixture, then baked in butter. Serve with tossed salad, if desired.

Provided by POTLICKER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 cup cottage cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
  • Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1109.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup cottage cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach.
  • with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
  • Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of.
  • cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure.
  • with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 383.2, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.8

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)



Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup cottage cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside. 3. Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 4. Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

SPINACH WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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An easy recipe for an extremely popular and delicious, rich in iron, Indian vegetarian main course dish !

Provided by aazmeen

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bunches, spinach leaves
2 onions, chopped and sauted (to look transluscent)
6 green chillies
1 bunch coriander leaves
150 gms Paneer, cubed (cottage cheese)
1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 pinch, soda bi-carb (optional)
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon Oil / Ghee
1 dessert-spoon Butter (optional)
Water

Steps:

  • Cut off the stems from the Spinach leaves and wash the leaves carefully. Blanch them in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes, adding a pinch a soda-bicarb to ensure that the colour of the spinach doesn't run. Drain the water and cool the spinach.
  • In a blender, puree the sauted onions, spinach, coriander, chillies and cumin seeds, with a little water, till it is smooth.
  • In a pan / skillet, heat some oil / ghee, and lightly fry the paneer cubes. Remove the goldenish paneer cubes from the pan and keep aside.
  • In the skillet, add the pureed spinach on a medium flame adding about a cup of water (if you want it of a thinner consistency). Add salt to taste and let it remain on the fire, till little bubbles start to appear. Add a tablespoon of butter, for a delicious taste.
  • Now add the paneer to the Spinach.
  • Serve hot with Parathas / Naan / Chapatis / Rotis.

3 CHEESE CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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Another recipe from a local cooking show. I made this and it went together very quickly and has a wonderful combination of flavors. Even the picky kid who doesn't like spinach ate 2 helpings.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces cottage cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook mushrooms, onion and bell pepper until tender.
  • Add spinach, oregano, and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, spinach mushroom mixture, soup, milk, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken pasta mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 977.4, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 36.6

SPINACH QUICHE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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I don't normally like cooked spinach but I fell in love with this at first bite. Sooo good!

Provided by bettina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Quiche     Spinach Quiche Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped (white parts only)
4 eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crushed croutons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie or quiche pan.
  • Place spinach in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until soft. Drain off any remaining liquid. Stir in green onions, eggs, cottage cheese and Cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed croutons. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 478.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SAVORY SPINACH CHICKEN



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I created this quick recipe for one simply by using what I had in the refrigerator. Now it's a favorite of mine! -Sarah Manary, Woodmere, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (5 ounces)
4 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided
3 cups fresh baby spinach
Dash salt
1 slice provolone cheese (3/4 ounce)

Steps:

  • Place 3 tablespoons salad dressing in a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. In a small skillet, brown chicken on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the spinach, remaining salad dressing and salt until spinach is wilted; drain., Place chicken in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with spinach and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE LASAGNA



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Inspired by the artichoke slice at Artichoke Basille's Pizza in New York City, this white sauce lasagna is a dreamy multilayered dinner. Frizzling chopped canned artichoke hearts in olive oil reduces their water content, thereby concentrating their earthy, buttery flavor. What binds the dish together is a nutmeg-rich béchamel sauce that makes everything taste comforting and familiar. Cottage cheese in place of the more traditional ricotta nixes any potential for the grainy dryness that plagues so many lasagnas. Layering this creamy, saucy wonder in an 8-inch square pan leaves you with the perfect amount of leftovers for when you want some as a snack - a snacking lasagna, if you will.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped and well drained
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
Salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups half-and-half (or 2 cups each whole milk and heavy cream)
Freshly grated nutmeg
12 dry lasagna noodles (10 to 12 ounces)
8 ounces cottage cheese (heaping 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
1 large egg
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Boil a kettle of water (an electric kettle works great here).
  • Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add the olive oil and artichoke hearts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the artichoke hearts fall apart, become jammy and start to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and stir until considerably wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and return the saucepan to the stove (no need to wash it out).
  • Make the béchamel sauce: In the saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Still whisking constantly, slowly add the half-and-half. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking all the while, then immediately reduce the heat to continue simmering, now whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of gravy, 10 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Add half of the béchamel to the bowl with the artichokes. Stir to combine and cool slightly, for about 15 minutes. While the mixture cools, place the lasagna noodles in a large high-sided pan or dish, pour over the recently boiled water from the kettle and let soak until the noodles are softened but not soggy, about 15 minutes. Add the cottage cheese, Parmesan and egg to the artichoke mixture, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Assemble the lasagna: In an 8-inch square baking pan or dish, add enough béchamel to thinly coat the bottom. Put down a single layer of lasagna noodles, about 3 noodles, letting the ends rise up the edges of the pan. Spread half of the artichoke mixture evenly over the noodles. Turn the pan 90 degrees and put down another layer of lasagna noodles, again pressing the ends up against the edges of the pan. Spread half of the béchamel evenly over the noodles. Repeat these layers once more with the remaining lasagna noodles, artichoke mixture and béchamel, ending with the béchamel. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella on top. (At this point, you can cover the lasagna and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours if not baking right away.)
  • Bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling at the edges (especially in the corners of the pan), and the mozzarella and the exposed ends of the noodles are golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. (Add more time if baking directly from the refrigerator.) Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing so that slices won't collapse when transferred to plates.

HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Ham, Cheese, And Spinach-stuffed Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large chicken breast, baby swiss cheese, provolone cheese, ham, baby spinach leaf, flour, eggs, breadcrumb, oil, salt, pepper

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 breast large chicken breast
1 slice baby swiss cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
1 thin slice ham
5 leaves baby spinach leaf
½ cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup breadcrumb
oil, for frying
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breast.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Stack the two cheeses and spinach on top of the ham and roll up tightly.
  • Stuff the chicken with the roll and press the edges of the chicken together to create a seal.
  • Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
  • Being careful to keep the chicken from opening, dip the stuffed chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip the floured chicken into the egg, then breadcrumbs, then egg and breadcrumbs again. Coat evenly and shake off any excess breading.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat and preheat oven to 375ºF (190°C).
  • Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  • Once the chicken is fried, place into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches a minimum of 165ºF (75ºC).
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition Calories: 5805 Fat: 524 grams Carbs: 191 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars:11 grams Protein: 89 grams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1713 calories, Carbohydrate 190 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 97 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • For a flavorful dish, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • To make the chicken more tender, marinate it in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To prevent the spinach from wilting, add it to the pan just before serving.
  • Serve the chicken and spinach with a side of rice, quinoa, or pita bread.

Conclusion:

This cottage cheese spinach chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to get a healthy meal on the table. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the spinach is wilted and tender, and the cottage cheese adds a creamy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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