Description
A delicious and healthy meal combining chicken Parmesan with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese and marinara sauce until well combined.
- In a baking dish, lay the cooked chicken breasts, and pour the cottage cheese mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the bowl.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite herbs and spices before cooking. This recipe is suitable for meal prep. You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken parm, cottage cheese, healthy dinner, easy recipe, high protein meal