Creamy, comforting, and packed with over 50 grams of protein!
If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying meal that tastes indulgent but fuels your body, this High-Protein Chicken Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bowl is going to become a new favorite. It comes together in just a few minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
The cottage cheese becomes creamy as it warms, the marinara adds classic Italian flavor, and the rotisserie chicken makes this an easy, protein-packed lunch or dinner. It’s everything you love about chicken parmesan—without all the breading or extra work.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Over 50 grams of protein
- Ready in under 5 minutes
- Low-carb and gluten-free
- Great for meal prep
- Comfort food that actually keeps you full
High-Protein Chicken Parmesan Cottage Cheese Bowl
Creamy, comforting, gluten-free, and ready in about 5 minutes.
This easy chicken parmesan bowl is one of those quick lunches that tastes cozy, but still helps you hit your protein goals. Cottage cheese melts into the marinara for a creamy, cheesy sauce, and rotisserie chicken makes it fast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt, optional
- About 5 1/2 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken
- Optional: fresh basil, mozzarella, red pepper flakes, or gluten-free breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, marinara, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir well, then microwave another 30 to 60 seconds, until hot and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Microwave another 45 to 60 seconds, just until the chicken is heated through.
- Top with extra Parmesan and fresh basil, if using. Serve warm.
Ways to Jazz It Up
- Pizza style: Add mozzarella on top and broil or air fry for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes and a tiny drizzle of hot honey.
- Veggie boost: Stir in spinach, roasted broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Crispy finish: Add toasted gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed Parmesan crisps.
- Fresh finish: Top with basil, cracked pepper, and a little extra Parmesan.
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