Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl
A hearty one-bowl meal combining crispy chicken, tangy marinara, creamy cottage cheese, melty mozzarella, and fresh herbs. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: High Protein Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup breaded chicken breast (cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, use pre-cooked or homemade)
1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves (a few torn leaves for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking chicken
Cook chicken according to package instructions (or bake for 15 minutes until golden)
Place cottage cheese in a bowl with a drizzle of marinara
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan
Broil for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese
Arrange cooked chicken on top
Garnish with fresh basil and remaining marinara for dipping
Notes
Use Greek yogurt or ricotta as cottage cheese alternative
Leftover rotisserie chicken works well
Add a sprinkle of garlic powder for extra flavor
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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