Super Yummy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl Recipe
A delicious and comforting Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl combining creamy blended cottage cheese, tender air-fried chicken, and melted Italian cheese blend with a savory marinara sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings classic chicken parmesan flavors into a wholesome, protein-packed bowl perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 1 serving blended cottage cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend (mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago, fontina, romano)
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Chicken
- 1 serving air-fried chicken nuggets (about 4–5 nuggets)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, marinara sauce, Italian cheese blend, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Microwave cheese mixture: Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Pause halfway through to stir, ensuring the cheese melts evenly and the flavors meld together.
- Cut chicken nuggets: While the cheese mixture is heating, cut the air-fried chicken nuggets into small bite-sized pieces to easily incorporate into the bowl and meld with the cheese mixture.
- Combine chicken and melt cheese: Stir the chopped chicken pieces into the warmed cheese mixture. Microwave on high for an additional 30 seconds, or until the mozzarella is fully melted and everything is heated through.
- Serve and garnish: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy this comforting and protein-rich Chicken Parm Bowl as a quick and easy meal option.
Notes
- Use freshly air-fried chicken nuggets for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder according to your taste preferences.
- For a lower fat option, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduced-fat Italian cheese blend.
- This recipe can be easily scaled up for multiple servings by multiplying ingredient quantities proportionally.
- If you don’t have a microwave, you can reheat the cheese mixture and chicken on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently.
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