Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bowl
A healthy twist on traditional chicken parmesan, incorporating creamy cottage cheese for added protein and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- Fresh Basil for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with beaten egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Bread the chicken by dipping it in egg and coating thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side (optional).
- Layer half of the marinara sauce over each chicken breast.
- Spoon cottage cheese over the marinara layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the cottage cheese, drizzle remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or over zoodles. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a nice touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, cottage cheese, healthy dinner, Italian comfort food, protein-rich meal