Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl delivers a comforting, protein-packed dinner in about 30 minutes. Juicy chicken simmered in rich marinara, topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan, rests on a creamy cottage cheese base for a lighter, high-protein twist on classic chicken parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this Italian-inspired bowl can be served over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles for a balanced, satisfying meal. Each serving offers a hearty portion with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless 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 base: 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.
- Warm cottage cheese slightly in the microwave for 30–45 seconds if desired.
- Spoon cottage cheese into serving bowls.
- Top with chicken and marinara.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted, or serve immediately.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can serve this over cooked pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles to customize texture and calories.
- For a lighter option, use part-skim mozzarella and reduce Parmesan amount.
- Warming the cottage cheese enhances creaminess without making the dish heavy.
- Remove the dish from the oven promptly after cheese melts to avoid over-browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet on stove, then broil
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 290 per serving (est.)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-6 g per serving (est.)
- Sodium: Approximately 450-600 mg per serving (est.)
- Fat: Approximately 28-32 g (est.)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9-12 g (est.)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 19-20 g (est.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (est.)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 18-28 g (est.)
- Fiber: Approximately 1-3 g (est.)
- Protein: Approximately 38-42 g (est.)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120-170 mg (est.)
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl, high-protein dinner, quick weeknight dinner, cottage cheese chicken parm, healthy chicken parm, 30-minute dinner