Super Yummy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl: A Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and healthy take on the classic chicken parmesan, using cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce at the bottom.
- Place the browned chicken on top of the sauce and spread the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Dollop the cottage cheese on top, followed by the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the baking dish for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg