Description
This Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is the perfect weeknight fix—crispy, creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein. A no-fuss dish with bold flavors that feels indulgent but fuels your body right.
Ingredients
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1 cup breaded chicken breast, cooked and sliced
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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1/2 cup marinara sauce
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1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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In a serving bowl, layer the cottage cheese as the base.
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Add sliced, cooked breaded chicken breast on top.
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Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
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Serve immediately. Optional: broil for 2 minutes to melt and bubble the cheese.
Notes
Swap breaded chicken with grilled chicken for a lighter, low-carb option.
Add spinach, arugula, or zucchini noodles for a veggie boost.
Mix garlic powder and Italian seasoning into the cottage cheese for extra flavor.
Use store-bought chicken tenders for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook Assembly (with optional broil)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg