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Chicken Parmesan

A delicious high-protein chicken parmesan with melted cheese and savory marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 oz parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Tenderize chicken breasts and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Place seared chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spread marinara sauce over each piece.
  5. Top each chicken breast with cottage cheese, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Serve hot with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.