Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl
A creative twist on the classic Italian-American dish, combining chicken parmesan flavors with creamy cottage cheese.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating the chicken
- 2 large Eggs Beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or Italian-seasoned
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper For seasoning
- 2 cups Marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup Cottage cheese Creamy base for the bowl
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, pour marinara sauce over it, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- In a serving bowl, spoon in the cottage cheese to create an even layer.
- Once the chicken is ready, place it on top of the cottage cheese and spoon any remaining marinara sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider using turkey, adding vegetables, or trying different cheeses.