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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Name: High-Protein Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 800g); 250g low-fat cottage cheese; 100g fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 40g parmesan, finely grated; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried oregano); Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Toothpicks or kitchen twine, to secure; 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons; 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks; 200g cherry tomatoes

Easy Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 25 min Servings: 4

Explosive action shot of a golden stuffed chicken breast flying mid-air, herbed cottage cheese filling bursting out, surrounded by roasted carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic and spice particles against a dark moody background.

Nutrition per serving

450

kcal

45g

Protein

15g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Fiber

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 800g)
250g low-fat cottage cheese
100g fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
40g parmesan, finely grated
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried oregano)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toothpicks or kitchen twine, to secure
2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Butterfly each chicken breast and pound lightly to even thickness; season with salt, pepper and paprika.

Step 1 — High-Protein Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Stir the cottage cheese with the wilted spinach, garlic, parmesan, parsley and lemon zest; season well.

Step 2 — High-Protein Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Spread the filling over the opened chicken, roll or fold closed, and secure with toothpicks or twine.

Step 3 — High-Protein Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Sear the stuffed breasts in olive oil over medium-high heat, 3 minutes per side, until deeply golden.

Transfer to the oven with the zucchini, peppers and tomatoes tossed in a little oil; bake 20–22 minutes until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) inside.

Rest 5 minutes, remove the toothpicks, slice to show the filling, and serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

This stuffed chicken breast is what happens when comfort food and a serious protein goal stop fighting. You butterfly the breasts, pack them with a herbed cottage cheese and spinach filling, sear them hard for a golden crust, and finish in the oven while the roasted vegetables catch up on the same tray. The cottage cheese melts into something creamy and rich without the heaviness of a cream-based stuffing, and the lemon zest keeps everything bright. Each serving lands 45 grams of protein at just 450 calories, with 15 grams of carbs, 20 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber, so it fits low-carb and weight-loss plans without tasting like a compromise. It is naturally gluten-free, and the whole thing comes together with about 45 minutes of real kitchen time. Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day — slice the chicken cold over a salad and thank yourself.

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