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Cottage Cheese Recipes Chicken Parm Bowl

When I first stumbled upon cottage cheese recipes, I wasn’t exactly convinced. But one day, I blended it into a sauce and, let me tell you, it changed the game. This Cottage Cheese Chicken Parm Bowl is one of those cottage cheese healthy recipes that feels both comforting and surprisingly light. It’s creamy, hearty, and perfect when you’re craving something cozy but don’t want to spend all night in the kitchen. The beauty of blended cottage cheese recipes is how versatile they are. You can whip up a sauce that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant without all the heavy cream. It’s one of those chicken and cheese recipes that hits the spot but still keeps you feeling good. And, trust me, if you’ve ever scrolled past sweet cottage cheese recipes and thought, “Maybe someday,” this savory bowl is proof that cottage cheese belongs in your dinner rotation too. I’ve even seen people turn it into cottage cheesecake recipes. Wild, right? But for tonight, I’ll stick with this savory, cheesy chicken parm bowl that’s easy to pull together, healthy, and full of flavor. It’s the kind of meal that makes you nod at yourself after the first bite, like, yeah, I did that.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: blended cottage cheese recipes, Chicken And Cheese Recipes, cottage cheese healthy recipes, cottage cheese recipes, cottage cheese recipes healthy, cottage cheesecake recipes, sweet cottage cheese recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni work great)
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan, then stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture until creamy.
  3. Add shredded chicken and pasta, tossing until everything is well coated.
  4. Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle with mozzarella, and let it melt over the warm pasta.
  5. Top with fresh basil and serve hot.