Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup low fat or full fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or pasta
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Meanwhile, warm cottage cheese in a bowl so it is slightly creamy.
- Layer cooked quinoa or pasta into bowls as the base.
- Spoon warmed cottage cheese over the base.
- Top with the saucy chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan over the hot chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if using.
Notes
Use room temperature cottage cheese for best results. Choose a marinara that you enjoy for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg