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Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bowl

Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bowl with 42g Protein

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A simple, high-protein bowl made with baked chicken, creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. It delivers all the flavors of classic chicken parmesan without the breading, making it a great low-carb meal for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
  2. Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  3. Remove the chicken from the oven and slice it into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, layer the sliced chicken, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Return the assembled bowls to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture in the bowl.
  • You can swap marinara for any tomato-based pasta sauce you have on hand.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results, or microwave until heated through.
  • Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg