Cottage Cheese Chicken Parmesan Bake: A Delicious Twist!
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Pour marinara sauce over the cottage cheese layer.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg