Description
A quick and delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl combining air-fried chicken nuggets, creamy cottage cheese, zesty marinara, and melted mozzarella with Italian herbs for a comforting and protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 serving Just Bare chicken nuggets, air-fried
Cheese and Sauce
- 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 mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Heat the mixture: Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through the heating time to ensure an even warmth and melting of the cheese.
- Cut the chicken nuggets: Take the air-fried chicken nuggets and cut them into small bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Combine and melt: Stir the cut chicken pieces into the warm cheese and marinara mixture. Microwave again on high for 30 seconds or until the mozzarella is fully melted and the dish is hot throughout.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Super Yummy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl is now ready to be enjoyed immediately as a satisfying, cheesy, and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat content while maintaining great melting quality.
- Adjust Italian seasoning and garlic powder to taste for personalized flavor intensity.
- Air-frying chicken nuggets offers a crispy texture without additional oil.
- This recipe is quick and perfect for a protein-rich, low carb meal.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwaving, Air-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: chicken parm bowl, cottage cheese recipe, quick chicken meal, air-fried chicken nuggets, low fat Italian recipe, protein bowl
