Description
A quick and delicious cottage cheese chicken parm bowl featuring air-fried chicken nuggets, creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder. Perfect for a satisfying low-effort meal packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 serving Just Bare chicken nuggets, air-fried
Cheese and Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup Good Culture cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Rao’s marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Heat the mixture: Microwave the bowl on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating and melting of the cheese.
- Cut the chicken nuggets: Slice the air-fried chicken nuggets into small, bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Combine and melt: Stir the chopped chicken into the cheese and sauce mixture, then microwave on high for an additional 30 seconds or until the mozzarella is fully melted and the dish is hot.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove from the microwave and enjoy your warm, cheesy chicken parm bowl immediately.
Notes
- Use part-skim mozzarella to reduce fat content while maintaining flavor.
- Adjust Italian seasoning and garlic powder to your taste preference for more or less intensity.
- The recipe is designed for one serving but can be scaled up easily.
- Ensure chicken nuggets are fully cooked before starting the recipe, ideally air-fried according to package instructions.
- This dish is best eaten immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: chicken parm, cottage cheese recipe, air-fried chicken nuggets, quick microwave meal, cheesy chicken bowl
