High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese (Printable)
Crispy chicken, marinara, and cottage cheese in a protein-packed bowl ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 7 oz), cooked and chopped
02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce & Cheeses
06 - 2/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
07 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
08 - 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
11 - 1/2 tsp olive oil
12 - Fresh chopped basil, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven broiler or toaster oven to high heat setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Combine chopped chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Divide the seasoned chicken evenly between two large oven-safe bowls. Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken, then top with cottage cheese.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each bowl.
06 - Place bowls under the broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove bowls from the oven carefully. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and fresh basil over the top. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that crispy Chicken Parm comfort without spending an hour at the stove
- The protein content keeps you full for hours, unlike traditional pasta versions that leave you hungry again by bedtime
02 -
- Oven-safe bowls are non-negotiable here I learned this the hard way when my favorite cereal bowl met my broiler
- The cottage cheese texture completely transforms under the broiler so don't let the lumps scare you off
03 -
- Use pre-cooked chicken from a rotisserie bird and this comes together in under 15 minutes flat
- Small individual baking dishes work better than large ones because more surface area means more crispy cheese edges