Description
A delightful, high-protein chicken bake made with Greek yogurt, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- ¼ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Dish: Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix Your Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until mixed.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the Mixture: Spread the yogurt-spinach mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg