High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl
A 30-minute baked bowl with layers of creamy cottage cheese, juicy grilled chicken, marinara, and melted mozzarella that delivers 40 grams of protein per serving.
Equipment
- Oven-safe serving bowls or ramekins
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board and knife
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat both work
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast cooked and sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce use a quality jarred or homemade sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese low-fat works fine
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated recommended
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to the bottom of each oven-safe serving bowl. Spread it out evenly to cover the base. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Distribute 2 cups of sliced grilled chicken breast evenly over the cottage cheese layer, making sure to get good coverage across the bowl.
- Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken layer and use the back of a spoon to spread it out to the edges.
- Scatter 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the marinara, then finish with 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges. Let the bowls sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
