High Protein Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken baked with Greek yogurt, spinach, and tomatoes for a protein-packed Mediterranean dinner ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 small breasts)
02 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or low-fat)
03 - ¼ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
05 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Oils

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates this creamy, almost cheesy layer that keeps the chicken incredibly moist while baking
  • Everything comes together in one dish and the cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • You can prep it ahead and just pop it in the oven when you walk in the door exhausted
02 -
  • The yogurt topping might look a bit uneven before baking, but it smooths out beautifully in the oven so do not worry about perfection
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets or they will take longer to cook through
  • Letting the chicken rest for those full 5 minutes is the difference between juicy and dry, do not skip this step
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before starting, this ensures everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Bring the chicken to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking, it cooks more evenly this way
  • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes in the yogurt mixture adds just enough warmth without making it spicy
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