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greek style chicken broccoli bake
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Greek Style Chicken Broccoli Bake (Low Carb + High Protein)

Stella Drivas
This creamy Greek-style casserole is loaded with chicken and cottage cheese for protein. The broccoli brings the fiber and the spinach and feta deliver on flavor!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
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Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium broccoli crowns, cut into large florets
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 3 scallions, diced
  • 5 oz (140 g) baby spinach , rough chop
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1.75 lbs (0.80 kg) boneless + skinless chicken thighs, cut into small strips
  • 1 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder + paprika

Bake Mixture:

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (210 g) cottage cheese
  • 2/3 cup (155 ml) milk
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (55 g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp each salt, garlic powder + onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp paprika

Assembly:

  • 3 tbs fresh dill, chopped
  • 5 oz (140 g) Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup (110 g) shredded mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the broccoli and bring back to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until fork tender at the stem. Drain and set aside.
  • Lightly drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautè your scallions for 1 minute, then add in the baby spinach and sauté until just wilted. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and gently squeeze out the liquids. Set aside.
  • Season your chicken pieces generously with salt, garlic powder, onion powder and toss to coat all over. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat. Cook your chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side and golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside

Bake Mixture:

  • In a large bowl, add in your eggs, cottage cheese, milk, olive oil and whisk together until smooth. Next, add in your almond flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and mix until combined. Fold in your dill, spinach mixture and feta.

Assembly:

  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add in the broccoli first, then the chicken and finally the cottage cheese mixture and spread out evenly. Lastly top it with the mozzarella. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Turn on broil, for 1 or 2 minutes if you need to lightly brown the cheese.

Notes

You may also like this Greek Style Vegetable Bake
  1. Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  2. You can use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese.
  3. You can use breadcrumb instead of almond flour.
Calories: 469kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 195mg, Sodium: 666mg, Potassium: 951mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3085IU, Vitamin C: 142mg, Calcium: 386mg, Iron: 3mg
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