High Protein Chicken Parm Bowl
A nutritious and delicious meal option packed with protein, featuring tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with marinara sauce.
- In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the chicken mixture in a bowl, spooning the cottage cheese mix over it.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding your favorite Italian spices to the marinara sauce. You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg