Description
A comforting, high-protein dish that combines chicken, cottage cheese, and marinara for a nutritious twist on classic chicken parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese (low-fat or full-fat as preferred)
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce (good quality recommended)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (dairy-free option available)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Fresh Basil or Parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If using rotisserie chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh chicken, season and grill it until fully cooked, then shred.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure the chicken is fully coated in spices.
- Layer the Cheese: Add the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese into the chicken mixture. Fold gently until everything is well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Spread it evenly for uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle Parmesan: Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a delightful crust and extra flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Allow it to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm over a bed of pasta or zucchini noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate in the spices for about 10 minutes before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg