High Protein Chicken Spinach Bake
A hearty, one-pan meal with tender chicken, savory garlic-onion base, wilted spinach, and a gooey mozzarella topping. Packed with 35g protein per serving, this healthy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (680g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced, ~200g)
- 10 oz fresh spinach (280g, packed)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (240g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (115g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
- Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat
- Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden; set aside
- In same skillet, sauté garlic and onion 3 mins until softened
- Add spinach, garlic-onion mixture, and Greek yogurt; cook 2-3 mins until spinach wilts
- Layer cooked chicken on top; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
- Bake 25-30 mins until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is golden
- Let rest 5-10 mins before serving
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best results. For a dairy-free alternative, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked dish up to 2 months.