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Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl

Creamy Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl for Quick Weeknight Joy

A satisfying Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl featuring crispy chicken nuggets, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty marinara.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat is ideal
  • 2 cups chicken nuggets air-fried
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
  • 2 cups pasta or rice cooked

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • microwave
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  2. Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
  3. Cut the air-fried chicken nuggets into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Add the chicken to the cottage cheese mixture and stir gently to combine. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until heated through.
  5. Serve the mixture over your choice of cooked pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the cottage cheese come to room temperature before mixing. Avoid overcooking chicken nuggets and season cottage cheese early for maximum flavor.

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