High Protein Lemon Herb Quark Chicken Skillet with Spinach

This delicious skillet dish combines tender chicken breast with the creamy goodness of quark, infused with lemon and herbs, and paired with nutrient-rich spinach. Perfectly crafted for fitness enthusiasts, this high-protein meal supports muscle recovery and growth while being quick and easy to prepare.

• 56 g protein
• 420 kcal
• 45 min total time
• 2 servings

Ingredients

• 250 g Quark
• 300 g Chicken breast
• 100 g Spinach
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
• to taste - Salt
• to taste - Black pepper

Method

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the lemon zest.
3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. In a bowl, mix quark, remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and chopped parsley.
5. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add spinach and sauté until wilted.
6. Reduce the heat to low, return the chicken to the skillet, and top each piece with the quark mixture.
7. Cover the skillet and let it gently simmer for 3-5 minutes until the quark is heated through.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.