Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 serving breaded chicken (approximately 4-5 oz)
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and cook chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and cook according to package directions, typically for about 12-15 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in the oven if preferred.
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Heat cheese mixture: Microwave the cheese mixture for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure the cheese begins to melt and the mixture warms evenly.
- Combine chicken with cheese mixture: Chop the cooked breaded chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the warmed cheese mixture. Stir to combine all components.
- Final heating: Return the combined bowl to the microwave and heat for an additional 30 to 45 seconds to fully meld the flavors and further melt the cheese.
- Serve: Serve the Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl immediately while hot and enjoy this creamy, high-protein comfort dish.
Notes
- You can swap the air fryer for oven baking if you prefer; bake at 400°F until the chicken is crispy and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Using low-fat or part-skim mozzarella can reduce the fat content.
- Add fresh basil or parsley on top for extra color and flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick meal prep since it comes together in under 20 minutes.
- If you want to increase the protein even more, add a handful of spinach or steamed vegetables on the side.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
