Description
A protein-packed Chicken Parm Bowl made with tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella for a fast, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 serving air-fried chicken nuggets
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- Air-fry the chicken nuggets until hot and crispy.
- Mix cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
- Cut the chicken nuggets into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir the chicken into the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Let cottage cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before heating for a smoother texture.
- Avoid overheating after adding mozzarella to prevent a rubbery texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg