High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl
A delicious and nutritious bowl combining grilled chicken, cottage cheese, and mozzarella, perfect for increasing protein intake while enjoying a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grilled chicken, diced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cottage cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer grilled chicken at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the marinara sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
To save time, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken. Adding veggies like spinach or mushrooms can enhance the dish’s flavor and nutrition. For some heat, incorporate red pepper flakes into the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 70mg