Description
A delightful twist on traditional Chicken Parmesan using cottage cheese for a creamy base.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start with the base by placing the cottage cheese into a microwave-safe bowl. Think of this as the creamy, protein-rich base that brings everything together. Give it a quick stir to smooth it out a bit—it doesn’t need to be perfect.
- Add the cooked chicken to the cottage cheese. I love using leftover grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken—it saves time and still tastes amazing. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken. Choose a sauce you love—whether homemade or store-bought. The warm tomato flavor is key to giving that classic Chicken Parmesan taste.
- Cheese it up by adding mozzarella cheese over the top. Then add the grated Parmesan and the remaining Italian seasoning. You can even add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.
- Heat it up on high for about 1½ to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through. Alternatively, you can bake it at 375°F for 10 minutes in an oven-safe dish if you prefer a bubbly, slightly crisped top.
- Garnish and enjoy with chopped basil or parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Grab a spoon and dig into your cozy cottage cheese chicken parm bowl.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for using up leftovers.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients according to your taste.
- Pair it with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave or Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg