Description
A cozy comfort dish combining chicken, cottage cheese, and marinara for a healthy, protein-packed meal ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Place the cooked and diced chicken breast on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Customize with toppings like red pepper flakes, roasted veggies, or avocado for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg