Description
A quick and delicious Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl featuring air-fried chicken nuggets, creamy cottage cheese, savory marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 serving Just Bare chicken nuggets, air-fried
Cheese & 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 Cheese Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Microwave the Mixture: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute. Stir halfway through to ensure even heating and melting.
- Cut the Chicken Nuggets: While the cheese mixture is heating, cut the air-fried chicken nuggets into small, bite-sized pieces to make them easier to mix and eat.
- Combine and Melt: Stir the chopped chicken nuggets into the warmed cheese mixture. Microwave again on high for 30 seconds, or until the mozzarella is fully melted and the mixture is heated through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from microwave and enjoy your warm, flavorful cottage cheese chicken parm bowl immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Italian seasoning and garlic powder to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lower sodium option, choose reduced-sodium marinara sauce and chicken nuggets.
- Substitute air-fried nuggets with grilled or baked chicken breast if preferred.
- This recipe is a great source of protein and can be prepared in under 10 minutes, perfect for a quick meal.
- Use part-skim mozzarella to keep the fat content moderate while still getting a nice melt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese chicken parm, chicken nuggets, air-fried chicken, Healthy chicken parm, quick chicken bowl, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese
