Description
A high-protein, low-carb Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl featuring crispy breaded chicken paired with a creamy, cheesy cottage cheese and marinara mixture, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic for a flavorful, comforting meal made quickly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 serving breaded chicken
Cheese and Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and cook chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the breaded chicken inside and air fry according to the package instructions, approximately 10-15 minutes, until crispy and fully cooked. Optionally, you can bake the chicken in an oven if preferred.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Heat the mixture: Microwave the cheese and sauce mixture for 1 minute. Stir halfway through heating to encourage even melting of the cheeses and to heat the mixture uniformly.
- Combine chicken and cheese mixture: Chop the cooked breaded chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped chicken to the heated cheese mixture and stir well to combine.
- Final heating: Return the combined mixture to the microwave and heat for an additional 30 to 45 seconds to warm the chicken and allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious, protein-packed, low-carb Chicken Parm Bowl.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen breaded chicken based on preference.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; consider adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium marinara sauce and cheese options.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the breaded chicken is gluten-free.
- Microwave times may vary depending on appliance wattage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
