Description
A quick and healthy take on classic chicken parmesan, featuring bite sized chicken, rich tomato sauce, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide cottage cheese between two bowls. Top with cooked chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- For extra melted cheese goodness, broil the bowls for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning!
- Top with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken parm, cottage cheese, healthy, high protein, easy