{"id":"1fdd86ea-8a21-429f-985f-2af0616fce22","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1fdd86ea-8a21-429f-985f-2af0616fce22","source_url":"https://emilyquickdinners.com/high-protein-cottage-cheese-chicken-parm-bowl-recipe/","title":"High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl Recipe","description":"This Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl is a high-protein, low-carb meal that blends breaded chicken with creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dish using an air fryer or oven, topped with Italian seasoning and garlic powder for classic Parm flavors.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT3M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT18M","image_url":"https://emilyquickdinners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0_3-1772836935191-225x225.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 serving breaded chicken","item":"serving breaded chicken","quantity":1},{"text":"1 cup cottage cheese","item":"cottage cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup marinara sauce","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup mozzarella cheese","item":"mozzarella cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Salt, to taste","item":"Salt","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Black pepper, to taste","item":"Black pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook the breaded chicken according to the package instructions, usually about 12-15 minutes until crispy and fully heated through. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in the oven if preferred."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed."},{"number":3,"text":"Microwave the cheese and sauce mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir halfway through heating to help the mozzarella start to melt and integrate with the other ingredients."},{"number":4,"text":"Chop the cooked breaded chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the warmed cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly."},{"number":5,"text":"Place the combined mixture back in the microwave for another 30-45 seconds to heat the chicken and blend flavors."},{"number":6,"text":"Serve the chicken parm bowl immediately while hot. Enjoy a comforting, protein-rich meal with minimal carbs."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:32.189448+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:32.189448+00:00"}