Description
Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm is a delightfully comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan. This high-protein dinner is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Serve it over pasta or enjoy it solo for a satisfying meal that wraps you in warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken; let simmer briefly.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Spoon cottage cheese mixture over chicken, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg