This Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl combines tender chicken with marinara, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a healthy, flavorful Italian-inspired dinner.
Author:asil
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner, Main Course
Method:Bake
Cuisine:Italian
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought is fine)
1 cup cottage cheese (can substitute with ricotta)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-fat optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece.
Spread cottage cheese over the sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake for 25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Pairs well with pasta, fresh salad, or garlic bread.
Sprinkle fresh herbs like basil for extra color and flavor.