Description

All the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan — crispy chicken, marinara, and cheese — combined with creamy cottage cheese for a high-protein, lower-carb, super satisfying meal bowl!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (grilled or air-fried works great)
½ cup marinara sauce (low sugar or homemade)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat

Instructions

1️⃣ Warm the chicken and sauce:
Heat diced or shredded chicken in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat for another 1-2 minutes.

2️⃣ Assemble the bowl:
Spoon cottage cheese into a serving bowl. Top with the warm chicken marinara mixture.

3️⃣ Add cheese and melt (optional):
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Microwave for 30–60 seconds or place under a broiler just until cheese is melted and bubbly.

4️⃣ Finish and serve:
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy!

Notes

You can use air-fried chicken tenders for a more classic “crispy” texture.

Great for meal prep — assemble and store in portions for quick, healthy lunches.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min