Description
A lighter, high-protein twist on classic chicken parmesan, featuring creamy cottage cheese for added flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 600–680 g / 1.3–1.5 lb total)
- 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 60 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked with 15 ml (1 tbsp) water
- 120 g (1 1/4 cups) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 30 g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 225 g (1 cup) cottage cheese
- 60 g (2/3 cup) grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) salt
- Generous grind of black pepper
- 480 ml (2 cups) marinara sauce
- 50 g (1/2 cup) shredded part-skim mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves and lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up the breading station: Prepare bowls for flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
- Pan-sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown.
- Make the cottage-cheese topping: Mix cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, egg yolk, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Top the seared chicken with marinara sauce and the cottage cheese mixture, then bake.
- Finish and rest: Broil if desired, then let rest before serving.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 74°C (165°F). For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free flour and panko.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 160mg