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Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken Recipe

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin in Stuffed

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

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
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 9×13 inch baking dish.
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.

Tags: Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken, Dinner