Description
A high-protein, low-carb twist on chicken parmesan, featuring a creamy cottage cheese topping instead of heavy breading. Perfect for a comforting yet healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
1 cup Full-fat cottage cheese
½ cup Marinara sauce (low sugar)
¼ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Garlic powder
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Mix the cottage cheese, grated parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl
- Spread the cooked chicken in a small baking dish
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicke
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly on top
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golde
- Let it cool for two minutes. Then, enjoy your High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl!
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best melting and creaminess.
Do not overcook the chicken; you only need to reheat it.
Let the bowl rest after baking to set the sauce.
Season your chicken well to complement the simple flavors.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 10 minutes. Avoid freezing as texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (half of recipe)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: high protein, chicken parmesan, cottage cheese, bowl, gluten free