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Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl

A healthy twist on chicken parmesan featuring cottage cheese for added protein and creaminess.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
Cottage Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, cook the chicken over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
Assemble Bowl
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Spread marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place the cooked chicken on top, then spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the chicken.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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