Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 serving breaded chicken
Dairy and Sauces
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Air fry the breaded chicken according to the package instructions until cooked through and crispy. Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in the oven if preferred.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Warm Cheese Mixture: Microwave the cheese and sauce mixture for 1 minute, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating and to help the cheese start melting.
- Combine Chicken and Cheese: Chop the cooked breaded chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the warmed cheese mixture. Mix everything together well.
- Final Heating: Place the combined mixture back in the microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds to heat through and further melt the cheese.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein, low-carb chicken parm bowl!
Notes
- You can substitute the breaded chicken with grilled or baked chicken for a lower-carb option.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more Italian seasoning or garlic powder if desired.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking the chicken at 400°F for 15-20 minutes works well.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: High Protein
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
