NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cottage cheese

1 tbsp basil pesto

1 tsp olive oil

1 cup cherry tomatoes

2 cups baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pulse the cottage cheese in a small food processor until it reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast evenly on both sides with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 6 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

• 5

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until the skins begin to blister and pop.

• 7

  Toss in the baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted, then remove from heat.

• 8

  Spread the whipped cottage cheese on the base of a plate or shallow bowl.

• 9

  Layer the spinach and tomatoes over the cheese, top with the sliced chicken, and finish with a drizzle of basil pesto.