Description
This High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is a quick, healthy dinner packed with protein and classic Italian flavor. Made with juicy chicken breast, creamy blended cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, this low carb chicken parmesan bowl is perfect for meal prep, high protein diets, and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
6 ounces cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil spray
Instructions
1. Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper if it is not already seasoned. Warm the chicken in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
3. Spoon the blended cottage cheese into the bottom of a serving bowl to create a creamy base.
4. Slice or cube the warm chicken and layer it on top of the cottage cheese.
5. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly across the bowl.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the sauce.
7. Add panko breadcrumbs over the top and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
8. Microwave the bowl for 30 to 60 seconds or place under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the topping becomes golden.
9. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your high protein chicken parm bowl.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster on busy days.
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth for the creamiest texture.
For a lower carb version, skip the breadcrumbs or replace them with crushed parmesan crisps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bowl Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg