Description
Indulge in a healthier twist! This Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl layers tender chicken, zesty marinara, and melted cheeses over a creamy cottage cheese base. Quick to assemble.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast: 1 cup, shredded or diced
- Cottage cheese: 1 cup
- Marinara sauce: 1/2 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1/4 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
- Italian seasoning: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh basil: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: If your chicken is not already cooked, cook 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4-6 oz) until done, then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In an oven-safe bowl, spoon the cottage cheese into the bottom to create an even base layer.
- Step 3: Evenly spread the shredded or diced chicken over the cottage cheese. Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring good coverage.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the marinara sauce. Dust with Italian seasoning and add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bowl is heated through. Alternatively, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Step 6: Carefully remove the bowl from the oven or microwave. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving immediately.
Notes
- Keep any delicious leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days; it makes for a fantastic quick lunch!
- For best results and to keep the cheese bubbly, gently reheat your bowl in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warm, or use short bursts in the microwave, stirring occasionally to prevent the cottage cheese from separating.
- Elevate your bowl by serving it alongside a crisp green salad with a light vinaigrette or some warm, crusty bread to scoop up every last bit of that savory sauce.
- If you're not a fan of cottage cheese's texture, a quick blend with an immersion blender before layering will make it super smooth without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 465
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 10g