Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl
All the flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan in a bowl! This dish features crispy breaded chicken, marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and creamy cottage cheese, all topped with fresh basil and Parmesan. It’s a comforting, protein-rich meal perfect for a quick and delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if using freshly cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup breaded chicken breast, cooked and sliced
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, layer the cottage cheese as the base.
- Add the sliced breaded chicken on top.
- Pour the warm marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it Low-Carb: Swap breaded chicken for grilled or air-fried chicken.
- Add More Protein: Mix in an extra scoop of cottage cheese or add a fried egg on top.
- Extra Flavor: Drizzle with balsamic glaze or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg