Description
Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is a wholesome and satisfying dish that combines juicy baked chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and robust marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe offers a healthy twist on classic comfort food while delivering layers of flavor. With its vibrant presentation and ease of preparation, this bowl will surely impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Slice the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces and layer cottage cheese in serving bowls, followed by chicken slices and marinara sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until warm and melty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg