Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts deliver juicy chicken filled with a creamy, tangy cottage cheese mixture and tender spinach. A punch of Cajun seasoning adds gentle heat that balances the rich filling, while melted butter keeps everything moist in the oven. Serve this for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple dinner party main that feels special without much fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Squeeze the excess water from the thawed spinach; in a large bowl, combine the spinach with the onion and cottage cheese, then set aside.
- 3
Season the chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, place 1/4 of the cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast, and fold in half.
- 4
Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Calories 397.04 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 61.59 g Good Source 123%
- Carbohydrate 16.71 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.12 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.67 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 167.38 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1250.3 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 2.12 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.4 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 333.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 371.38 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 9.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 397.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Cottage Cheese, Spinach. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Spinach and Cottage Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 397.04 calories and 61.59 g of protein, or 123% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1250.3 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.67 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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