Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.