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Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl

A lighter take on chicken parmesan featuring creamy cottage cheese, crispy breaded chicken, and rich marinara sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup breaded chicken breast, cooked and sliced Use cooked chicken for a quicker option; leftover rotisserie chicken works wonderfully here.
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese Full-fat cottage cheese is recommended for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh mozzarella recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Adds authentic Italian flavor.
  • to taste fresh basil leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a serving bowl, layer 1/2 cup of cottage cheese at the bottom.
  2. Add 1 cup of sliced, cooked breaded chicken breast on top of the cottage cheese.
  3. Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves. Optionally, broil for 2 minutes until the top is melted and golden.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To maintain texture, layer ingredients separately if freezing.