Description
This Easy High Protein Chicken Parmesan Bowl combines tender cooked chicken, high-protein pasta, creamy cottage cheese, and savory marinara sauce topped with Parmesan cheese for a quick and nutritious meal perfect for a protein-packed lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 3 ounces Just Bare chicken
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- 2 ounces Dry High protein pasta
- ½ cup Marinara sauce
- ½ ounce Parmesan cheese
Pasta
Sauces & Cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta and chicken: Cook the dry high protein pasta and Just Bare chicken according to their respective package instructions until fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare pasta bowl: Once the pasta is cooked and drained, place it into a bowl and top with ¼ cup of marinara sauce to coat the pasta evenly.
- Add chicken and sauce: Add the cooked chicken on top of the pasta and pour the remaining ¼ cup of marinara sauce over the chicken for extra flavor.
- Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle ½ ounce of Parmesan cheese generously over the pasta and chicken mixture to add a cheesy layer.
- Heat cottage cheese: Place ½ cup of cottage cheese into the bowl and microwave for 1 minute until warmed through, ensuring it blends well with the other ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the chicken parmesan bowl hot for a delicious high-protein meal.
Notes
- Using high-protein pasta increases the protein content of the dish, making it ideal for muscle maintenance and recovery.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute marinara sauce with your preferred tomato sauce for different flavor variations.
- Microwaving cottage cheese warms it without altering its texture too much, enhancing creaminess.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily scaled up for more servings.
