High Protein Chicken Bake (Print View)

Oven-baked chicken with Greek yogurt, spinach, and tomatoes. High protein, low carb, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
05 - 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
06 - 2 cloves minced garlic

→ Seasonings & Oils

07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
04 - Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Evenly spread the yogurt-spinach mixture over the top of each chicken breast.
06 - Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around and on top of the chicken.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the top is lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates an incredibly creamy sauce without any heavy cream
  • Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Thinner chicken pieces will dry out before thicker ones finish cooking
  • The yogurt mixture can look a little suspicious before baking but it transforms completely in the oven
03 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness is the single most important step for juicy results
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before prepping
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