Description
A nutritious and flavorful chicken parm bowl featuring cottage cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 cups Grilled Chicken Breast, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
- In a serving bowl, layer the grilled chicken breast slices at the bottom.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the grilled chicken, spreading it evenly.
- Add the seasoned cottage cheese mixture on top of the marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place the bowl in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Alternatively, bake it in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.
- Once ready, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. This dish can also be made with turkey or tofu for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave or Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg