High Protein Chicken Bake (Printable)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - ¼ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings & Oils

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

# How-To:

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 20–25 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 topping stays creamy while developing this gorgeous golden crust that feels restaurant special
  • Everything bakes in one dish so you get maximum flavor with practically zero cleanup
  • You can prep it ahead and bake when ready, making weeknight dinners feel effortless
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken, even five minutes makes the difference between juicy and dry meat
  • The yogurt layer might look a bit weird going in, but trust the process, it transforms completely
  • Check temperature at 20 minutes, over baked chicken is the enemy here
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness before starting, this simple step ensures uniform cooking
  • Grate your own mozzarella if you have time, pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that affect melting
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