Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bowl
A comforting twist on traditional Chicken Parmesan, this Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bowl is brimming with protein and flavor while keeping it light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place the cooked chicken on a plate, top with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, and Parmesan.
- Bake under the broiler for a couple of minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prepare bowls with pasta or rice, place the chicken on top, drizzle with marinara, and sprinkle with fresh basil.
Notes
This recipe is versatile—swap chicken for turkey or tofu, and try zoodles for a lighter base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, comfort food, healthy meals, cottage cheese, Italian recipes