High-Protein Chicken Parmesan
High-Protein Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 615 g chicken breast, about 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, 5 g
- salt, as needed
- pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- 100 g marinara sauce
- 90 g low-fat cottage cheese, about 1/3 cup
- 20 g Parmigiano Reggiano, about 2 tablespoons, finely grated
- oregano, optional, to top
- chili flakes, optional, to top
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the chicken by placing the 2 large chicken breasts between sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to tenderize them to an even thickness. This helps ensure even cooking and improves texture.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Place the tenderized chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon (5 g) of olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bake the seasoned chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. Evenly distribute 100 g of marinara sauce over the two pieces of chicken (50 g per piece). Then, add 90 g of low-fat cottage cheese on top of the marinara sauce (45 g per piece). Finally, grate 20 g of Parmigiano Reggiano over the cottage cheese (10 g per piece).
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return the baking sheet with the topped chicken to the oven. Change the oven setting to broil (high). Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is hot, melty, and browned to your liking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove from the oven. Optionally, sprinkle with oregano and chili flakes for extra flavor. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Chicken Parmesan
- 615 g chicken breast, about 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, 5 g
- salt, as needed
- pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- 100 g marinara sauce
- 90 g low-fat cottage cheese, about 1/3 cup
- 20 g Parmigiano Reggiano, about 2 tablespoons, finely grated
- oregano, optional, to top
- chili flakes, optional, to top
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the chicken by placing the 2 large chicken breasts between sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to tenderize them to an even thickness. This helps ensure even cooking and improves texture.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Place the tenderized chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon (5 g) of olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bake the seasoned chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. Evenly distribute 100 g of marinara sauce over the two pieces of chicken (50 g per piece). Then, add 90 g of low-fat cottage cheese on top of the marinara sauce (45 g per piece). Finally, grate 20 g of Parmigiano Reggiano over the cottage cheese (10 g per piece).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return the baking sheet with the topped chicken to the oven. Change the oven setting to broil (high). Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is hot, melty, and browned to your liking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove from the oven. Optionally, sprinkle with oregano and chili flakes for extra flavor. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min