Description
A creamy, protein-packed twist on classic Chicken Parmesan, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cooked chicken, and marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Microwave for about 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Prepare the cottage cheese and chicken mixture in advance and store it in the fridge for quick meals. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 60mg