Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl
A healthy twist on the classic chicken parmesan featuring cottage cheese, this bowl is filling, flavorful, and packed with protein, making it the perfect comfort food for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Lean and filling source of protein.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat for creaminess.
- 1 cup marinara sauce Choose your favorite store brand or homemade.
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Regular mozzarella works best for texture.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Enhances flavor.
- to taste salt and pepper Basic seasoning needed.
- as needed olive oil For cooking the chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish.
- Layer cottage cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Spread marinara sauce over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
Don’t rush the browning of the chicken for optimal flavor. Fresh herbs can enhance the dish further. Consider adding garlic powder or crushed red pepper for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 43gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 670mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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