Description
A quick and delightful meal that boosts your protein intake with creamy cottage cheese and chicken nuggets, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 cups Chicken Nuggets
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Step 1: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.
- Step 2: Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
- Step 3: Prepare chicken nuggets according to package instructions, typically 8-12 minutes until golden brown. Cut cooked nuggets into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 4: Gently fold the chopped chicken into the cheese mixture and microwave for an additional 30 seconds until hot and bubbly.
- Step 5: Serve over a bed of pasta or rice, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, adding mozzarella just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg