Description
This High Protein Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is a dream for anyone looking for a quick dinner or post-workout recovery meal. Packed with lean shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and tangy marinara sauce, it’s an easy recipe that’s full of flavor without the carb overload. Whether you’re prepping meals for the week or need a healthy snack that tastes indulgent, this protein-packed bowl is your new favorite go-to. Great for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or even a low-carb lunch. It’s one of those food ideas that checks all the boxes: filling, fast, and flavorful.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup marinara sauce (low sugar if preferred)
2 tablespoons crumbled feta or ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding pre-cooked breast meat. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a little olive oil if needed.
2. In a small saucepan, warm the marinara sauce over medium heat until it gently simmers.
3. In your serving bowl, spread the cottage cheese across the base. Microwave for 30–45 seconds if you prefer it warm.
4. Add the shredded chicken over the cottage cheese, followed by the hot marinara sauce.
5. Sprinkle feta or ricotta over the top and finish with oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.
6. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy every cheesy, protein-rich bite!
Notes
For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken and skip the skin to keep it lean.
Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or ricotta if you want a smoother texture.
Use Italian seasoning or fresh basil for an herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: High Protein Bowl
- Method: Assembled / Light Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg