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54g Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl You Need Tonight

cottage cheese chicken parm bowl
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A high-protein chicken parm bowl with cottage cheese sauce, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3.5 oz cooked chicken breast, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice (or cooked pasta)
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Optional topping: crispy cooked chicken bites (air-fried) for the ‘crunchy’ top

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a small oven-safe bowl or mini baking dish.
  2. (Optional but extra creamy) Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, stir together cottage cheese, marinara, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix in the cooked rice and chopped chicken, then spread into your baking dish.
  5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil 1–2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese (watch closely).
  7. If using crispy chicken bites, sprinkle them on top during the last 3–5 minutes so they stay crunchy.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add air-fried chicken bites as a topping.
  • Blending the cottage cheese makes the sauce creamier.
  • Use cooked pasta instead of rice if preferred.

Nutrition

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