Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional chicken parmesan featuring cottage cheese for a lighter touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1 lb)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 cup)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Panko Bread Crumbs (1 cup)
- Cottage Cheese (1 cup)
- Marinara Sauce (1 ½ cups)
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese (½ cup)
- Chopped Fresh Basil (1/4 cup)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- Set up your dipping stations with flour, whisked eggs, and panko mixed with olive oil.
- Coat the chicken by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, and coating with panko.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add marinara sauce over the chicken, then top with parmesan and cottage cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time. Add your favorite spices to personalize it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken parm, cottage cheese, healthy dinner, Italian recipe, comfort food
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