Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl is your go-to 30-minute, high-protein dinner solution. This lighter take on classic chicken parmesan features juicy chicken, zesty marinara, creamy low-fat cottage cheese, and melty mozzarella baked to bubbly perfection in one comforting bowl. It delivers bold Italian flavor, meal-prep friendly portions, and a satisfying protein punch to fuel busy evenings without sacrificing taste. Assemble in minutes, customize with herbs, and enjoy a nutritious, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken with marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly into a baking dish.
- Spoon cottage cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3-4 days.
- Meal prep: Assemble toppings and sauce separately for quick reheats.
- Gluten-free option: Ensure marinara is gluten-free if needed.
- Customize: Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: ≈330
- Sugar: ≈8 g
- Sodium: ≈700 mg
- Fat: ≈22 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈12 g
- Fiber: ≈2 g
- Protein: ≈34 g
- Cholesterol: ≈140 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl, High Protein Dinner, Chicken Parmesan, Low-Fat Cottage Cheese, 30-Minute Dinner, Meal Prep, Italian Flavor