Unbelievable 50g Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl
A quick and protein-packed cottage cheese chicken parm bowl, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer/Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 serving breaded chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and cook the breaded chicken according to the package directions. You can also bake it in the oven.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Stir well, then microwave for 1 minute, stopping halfway to stir, until the cheese starts to melt.
- Chop the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the bowl.
- Stir everything together, then microwave again for 30 to 45 seconds until hot and melty.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a crispier texture, air fry the chicken instead of microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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