Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl: A 30-minute, protein-packed dinner that captures the cozy flavors of classic chicken parmesan in a single, satisfying bowl. Juicy chicken, tangy marinara, and melty mozzarella meet creamy cottage cheese for extra richness and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, with optional pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles to tailor the dish. A lighter twist that still delivers comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: cooked pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- In a bowl, gently warm cottage cheese in the microwave for 30–45 seconds if desired.
- Assemble bowls with cottage cheese on the bottom.
- Top with chicken and sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted, or serve as-is for a quicker option.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use part-skim mozzarella and low-fat cottage cheese.
- This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles.
- Leftovers store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- If broiling, watch closely to prevent burning of the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet on stove then broil to melt cheese
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 340 per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl, high protein, chicken parmesan, cottage cheese recipe, healthy parm bowl, 30-minute dinner