High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable)

Crispy chicken, marinara, and cottage cheese with melted mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 low-fat cottage cheese
07 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
08 - 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

10 - 2 tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
11 - 1/2 tsp olive oil
12 - Fresh chopped basil, for garnish

# Directions:

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 cooked 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.
05 - Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken in each bowl. Top with dollops of cottage cheese, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
06 - Place the bowls under the preheated broiler and cook until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Carefully remove the bowls from the oven. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs and fresh basil over the top. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that crispy Chicken Parm comfort without spending an hour at the stove
  • The cottage cheese creates this ridiculously creamy layer nobody expects but everyone loves
02 -
  • Use bowls that can handle the broiler or transfer everything to a small baking dish first
  • The cottage cheese layer stays creamy while the top cheese gets that irresistible golden crust
03 -
  • Pat the cottage cheese gently with a paper towel if it seems too watery
  • Watch the broiler like a hawk because cheese goes from perfect to burnt in seconds

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