talian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chopped basil being sprinkled over the cheesy Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bow

Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl

March 22, 2025

By Millie Pham

This Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is a quick, high-protein twist on the classic comfort dish. No breading, no frying—just juicy chicken, warm marinara, melty cheese, and a scoop of creamy cottage cheese to bring it all together. It’s super satisfying, easy to meal prep, and you can make it in under 15 minutes!

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chicken, diced or shredded
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup cottage cheese (small curd)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of salt & pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional for topping)

Pro Tips

⭐ Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
⭐ Want it spicy? Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
⭐ Make it low-carb by serving over sautéed spinach or zucchini noodles.
⭐ For a full meal, add pasta, rice, or quinoa to the base of the bowl.

Tools You’ll Need

Microwave-safe bowl or small skillet
Spoon
Measuring cups & spoons
Knife (if cutting cooked chicken)

Substitutions & Variations

✔️ No Cottage Cheese? Use ricotta or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
✔️ Dairy-Free? Use dairy-free cheeses and plant-based cottage cheese.
✔️ Add Veggies? Toss in cooked spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
✔️ Want More Crunch? Top with toasted breadcrumbs or crushed croutons.

How to Make a Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl

1. Heat the Chicken & Sauce

In a skillet or microwave-safe bowl, heat diced chicken and marinara sauce until hot, about 2–3 minutes.

diced cooked chicken simmering in marinara sauce in a skillet. The sauce is bubbling slightly and coating the chicken evenly

2. Layer the Cottage Cheese

Spoon cottage cheese into the bottom of your serving bowl as the creamy base.

a scoop of creamy cottage cheese being spooned into the bottom of a shallow bowl.

3. Add Chicken & Sauce Mixture

Spoon the hot chicken and marinara mixture over the cottage cheese layer.

hot marinara-coated chicken being spooned over a layer of cottage cheese in a bowl. The red sauce contrasts with the creamy white cheese

4. Sprinkle Mozzarella & Parmesan

Top the bowl with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Microwave for 30–45 seconds or until the cheese melts.

shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan being sprinkled over a warm chicken and sauce layer.

5. Add Seasoning & Garnish

Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt & pepper, and fresh chopped basil if using.

Leftovers & Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes until hot.

Enjoy!

This Chicken Parm Cottage Cheese Bowl is cozy, cheesy, and loaded with protein. It’s everything you love about chicken parm—in a bowl, no fuss! Let me know if you try it! 😊🍗🧀🍅