Description
High-Protein Chicken Parm Bowl is a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal that offers classic flavors of chicken parmesan with a healthy twist. Perfect for busy families, this dish is ready in only 15 minutes and supports muscle growth and recovery.
Ingredients
- 6 ounce cooked chicken breast, cubed
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup low-sugar marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2. In an oven-safe bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes until blended.
3. 3. Fold in the cubed cooked chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the cottage cheese mixture.
4. 4. Spoon the low-sugar marinara sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly.
5. 5. Top it off with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melting and bubbling beautifully.
7. 7. Serve immediately while it’s warm and enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
Feel free to get creative with substitutions! If you’re low on chicken, try turkey or a plant-based protein. You can swap out cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for a different texture. A variety of cheeses can also lend interesting flavors, so don’t hesitate to experiment!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams