High Protein Chicken Parm Bowl (Printable Version)
Tender chicken with marinara, cottage cheese, and crispy breadcrumb topping ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (about 7 oz), cooked and chopped
02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce & Cheeses
06 - 2/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
07 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
08 - 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tablespoons whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
12 - Fresh chopped basil, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven broiler or toaster oven to high setting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Season chopped cooked chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Divide the seasoned chicken evenly between two large oven-safe bowls. Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken, then top with dollops of cottage cheese.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each bowl.
06 - Place bowls under the broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove bowls from oven carefully. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and fresh basil over the top. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort food satisfaction with nearly 50 grams of protein per bowl
- The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy layer that you have to taste to believe
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- Oven-safe bowls are absolutely non-negotiable here—regular glass or ceramic will crack under the broiler
- Keep an eye on the broiler because cheese goes from perfect to burned in about 30 seconds
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- Letting the bowls sit for about 2 minutes after broiling helps everything set and makes them easier to eat
- If your cottage cheese has large curds, give it a quick mash with a fork before adding it to the bowl