High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl to Love Recipe
This High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl offers a nutritious and delicious twist on the classic chicken parmesan. Layered with creamy cottage cheese blended with Italian seasoning, topped with tender grilled chicken, rich marinara sauce, and a generous blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this casserole-style dish is baked to a bubbly, cheesy perfection. It’s perfect for those seeking a high-protein meal that’s satisfying yet balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Grilled Chicken Breast, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the dish evenly.
- Prepare Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Mix well to infuse the flavors evenly.
- Layer Cottage Cheese: Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a prepared baking dish, creating a creamy base layer.
- Add Grilled Chicken: Arrange the sliced grilled chicken breast evenly over the cottage cheese layer ensuring good coverage for balanced flavor distribution.
- Pour Marinara Sauce: Spoon and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce over the grilled chicken, covering it completely to keep the chicken moist and add tangy flavor.
- Add Cheeses: Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the marinara sauce for a rich cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for about one minute before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier portioning and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- You can use homemade marinara sauce for a fresher taste and to control ingredients.
- Low-fat mozzarella cheese is recommended to keep the dish lighter, but whole milk mozzarella will provide extra richness.
- Freshly ground pepper elevates the flavor more than pre-ground pepper.
- Allowing the dish to cool briefly before serving helps the layers set for better texture.
- To increase protein content further, consider adding a sprinkle of shredded low-fat mozzarella inside the layers.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a light green salad.
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