Cottage Cheese & Spinach Skillet - Meal 2 Option
A creamy, protein-packed skillet perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Combining lean protein, roasted veggies, and cottage cheese creates a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal.
Note: This is geared around a daily 1,200 calorie goal. Please see my meal plan how-to for more information!
Ingredients (Serves 1)
1 chicken breast (6 oz), cooked
½ cup fresh spinach
1 cup roasted cauliflower
1.5 cups cottage cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or fresh herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
Cook the chicken: Grill, bake, or sauté the chicken breast until fully cooked. Slice or dice it.
Roast the cauliflower: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cauliflower with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Sauté spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, briefly sauté spinach for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Combine in skillet: Add cooked chicken, roasted cauliflower, and spinach to the skillet. Stir in cottage cheese until creamy and well combined.
Serve: Enjoy warm, seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
Meal Prep Tip
Batch prep: Cook multiple chicken breasts and roast a larger tray of cauliflower in advance. Store separately from cottage cheese.
Storage: Keep in the fridge for 2–3 days. Stir in cottage cheese just before reheating for best texture.
Add variety: Swap in other roasted vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for different flavors and nutrients.
