High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable)
A modern twist on classic Chicken Parmesan featuring tender chicken, cottage cheese, marinara, and crispy breadcrumb topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (about 7 oz), cooked and chopped
02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce & Cheeses
06 - 2/3 cup (5.3 oz) low-fat cottage cheese
07 - 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) marinara sauce
08 - 1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tbsp (0.7 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
11 - 1/2 tsp olive oil
12 - Fresh chopped basil, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven broiler or toaster oven to high heat setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Combine the chopped chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Divide the seasoned chicken evenly between two large oven-safe serving bowls, spreading it across the bottom.
05 - Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken in each bowl. Top with dollops of cottage cheese, distributing evenly.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top of each bowl.
07 - Place bowls under the broiler and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and beginning to bubble. Watch closely to prevent burning.
08 - Carefully remove bowls from oven using oven mitts. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and fresh basil over each bowl. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the cozy satisfaction of chicken parmesan in a fraction of the time and with way less cleanup
- The protein content is seriously impressive without that heavy, post-meal sluggishness
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- Make sure your bowls are truly oven-safe before broiling—ceramic or glass works best
- Keep an eye on the broiler because things can go from perfectly melted to burnt in seconds
03 -
- Pat your cottage cheese dry with a paper towel if it seems especially watery
- Let the bowls rest for 2 minutes after broiling so you don't burn your tongue on that molten cheese