Super Yummy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl: A Guilt-Free Delight
A deliciously healthy twist on a classic chicken parm, featuring cottage cheese for added protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein, 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 garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning before baking.
- This dish can be served over whole wheat pasta or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 42 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg