High Protein Chicken Bake (Printable)

Flavorful oven-baked chicken with Greek yogurt, spinach, and tomatoes. High protein, low carb, and perfect for meal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

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

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
05 - 1/2 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

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates an incredibly creamy sauce without any heavy cream or butter
  • Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup takes literally two minutes
  • You can prep four servings in under ten minutes for the entire week
02 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness prevents dry edges while waiting for the center to cook
  • The yogurt mixture might look thin going on but it thickens beautifully as it bakes
  • Using an instant read thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken every time
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so pull it out fifteen minutes before prep
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens everything
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