8ouncesartichoke hearts, brineddrained and quartered
2cupsspinach
¼cupParmesan cheese
3stripsprosciutto
Instructions
Mix: Preheat the oven to 400°F. oven to In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Stir until combined well.
Cut: Pat dry chicken breasts with a paper towel. Cube the chicken breasts into small 1" pieces.
Combine: Transfer the chicken to the creamy dressing. Add drained artichoke hearts, roughly chopped spinach, and ¾ cup of shredded cheese. Fold all ingredients until they are all evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Bake: Transfer the mixture to a medium-size baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese, tuck in torn pieces of prosciutto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Storage:Store leftover chicken artichoke casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.To reheat: Transfer the desired amount of chicken bake to a small covered skillet and reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat. If necessary, add a splash of cream, milk, broth, or water to loosen it up a bit.Helpful tips:
Start with dry chicken - Be sure to pat it dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. This helps reduce the overall moisture content in the easy chicken dinner and helps the seasonings to adhere better.
Minimize moisture. Use whole milk cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and drain the artichokes well. If using frozen spinach, it's a good idea to squeeze out excess water.
Don't overcook it. The biggest culprit with chicken breast is the tendency to dry it out with excessive heat. Don't do it. Cubed chicken breast really does need only 15-20 minutes in a hot oven. If in doubt, insert an instant-read thermometer into a chicken piece and pull it out when it registers 165°F.
Meal Prep Suggestion: This recipe comfortably feeds four. But you can easily scale it up for easy lunches throughout the week. Portion out the baked casserole into invidivual servings for grab and go lunch.
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