This Chicken Artichoke Spinach Cottage Cheese Bowl is a creamy, protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired meal made in 10 minutes or less!

This chicken artichoke cottage cheese bowl is creamy and savory with bites of tender artichoke hearts, rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, and a little Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. It has all the flavors of a Mediterranean bowl but is healthy and simple to make.

The combination of chicken and cottage cheese makes it high in protein and deliciously creamy, even if you don’t usually like cottage cheese. Plus, it includes two types of veggies, spinach and artichokes, and is low in carbs and keto friendly.

Best of all, it is a fast microwave meal that can be ready in 10 minutes or less. This easy one-person bowl is perfect for a quick lunch or simple dinner, especially when you have leftover rotisserie chicken.

Key Ingredients

Low-fat cottage cheese: We use a low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat) to keep the protein percentage high in this bowl. That said, you could also use a full-fat cottage cheese since it only slightly reduces the protein percentage

Rotisserie chicken: Using store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this bowl super quick and easy, but you can also cook your own if you’d like.

Fresh spinach: Fresh spinach works best here because it’s more flavorful and less watery than frozen.

Parmesan and mozzarella: A mix of grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella gives the bowl a rich, cheesy flavor.

Artichoke hearts: Jarred, marinated artichoke hearts add a tangy Mediterranean flavor. You can also use artichokes packed in water. Just be sure to drain and chop them well.

Garlic salt: Garlic salt keeps things quick, but fresh garlic works too if you prefer a stronger flavor.

Preparation Steps

Prep the cottage cheese (optional): For a smoother base, pulse the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until creamy.

Mix the base: In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, spinach, artichoke hearts, and the Parmesan. Fold in the shredded chicken.

First heat: Microwave for about 1 minute, then stir to help the spinach wilt and everything warm evenly.

Top with cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top an microwave for 1 more minute, or until the cheese is melted (you may need up to 90 seconds more depending on your microwave). Serve immediately.

Make Ahead + Storage

• You can prep the bowl ahead by mixing everything together except the mozzarella topping. Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• When ready to eat, microwave as directed, then add the cheese topping and finish heating until melty.
• Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1 day and reheated in the microwave, though the spinach is best fresh.

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