Super Yummy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl Recipe
A quick and delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl combining air-fried chicken nuggets with creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder. Perfect for a flavorful, high-protein meal ready in minutes.
- 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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Main Ingredients
- 1 serving Just Bare chicken nuggets, air-fried
- 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Rao’s marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Heat the cheese mixture: Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating and partial melting of the cheese.
- Cut the chicken nuggets: Take the air-fried chicken nuggets and chop them into small bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Combine and melt: Stir the chopped chicken nuggets into the heated cheese mixture. Microwave again on high for 30 seconds, or until the mozzarella cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from microwave, let cool slightly, and enjoy your warm, cheesy chicken parm bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute the Just Bare chicken nuggets with any cooked chicken pieces or tenders.
- Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning and garlic powder according to your personal taste preference.
- If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the mixture using a stovetop pan over medium-low heat with gentle stirring.
- For a lower-fat version, use non-fat or low-fat cottage cheese and part-skim mozzarella.
- This bowl makes a great high-protein post-workout meal or a quick dinner option.
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Cottage Cheese, Air-fried Chicken, Quick Dinner, High Protein, Microwave Recipe
