Description
This Easy High Protein Chicken Parmesan Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines lean chicken, protein-rich pasta, and creamy cottage cheese topped with traditional marinara and Parmesan cheese. Prepared in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick, wholesome dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Pasta
- 2 ounces dry high protein pasta
Chicken
- 3 ounces Just Bare chicken
Cheese & Sauce
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce, divided
- ½ ounce Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Chicken: Prepare the high protein pasta and Just Bare chicken according to their package instructions, ensuring both are fully cooked and ready.
- Add Marinara to Pasta: Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot or bowl and top with ¼ cup of marinara sauce, stirring gently to coat.
- Combine Chicken and Marinara: Add the cooked chicken on top of the pasta, then spoon the remaining ¼ cup of marinara sauce over the chicken to evenly cover it.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle ½ ounce of Parmesan cheese over the assembled bowl, adding a savory, cheesy layer.
- Heat Cottage Cheese: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat the cottage cheese for 1 minute to warm it through and blend flavors.
- Serve Hot: Carefully remove from the microwave and serve the Chicken Parmesan Bowl while hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use high protein pasta to increase the protein content of this meal.
- Cooking times for chicken and pasta may vary depending on brand, so follow package instructions closely.
- Microwaving the cottage cheese warms the dish and melds flavors but avoid overheating to prevent curdling.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily scaled up for multiple servings.
