High-Protein Cheesy Chicken Pizza Bowl Recipe
This High-Protein Cheesy Chicken Pizza Bowl combines everything you love about pizza with a satisfying chicken-based meal. Tender seasoned chicken, creamy cottage cheese, rich marinara, mushrooms, bell peppers, and melted mozzarella create a delicious combination in every bite. With approximately 50 g of protein and 391 calories per serving, it's a convenient option for high-protein lunches, dinners, and meal preparation. Serve it fresh from the oven and enjoy all the cheesy pizza flavor without needing a traditional crust.
Ingredients
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 200 g low-fat cottage cheese
- 120 g part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 20 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 150 g low-sugar marinara sauce
- 100 g sliced mushrooms
- 75 g red bell pepper
- 75 g green bell pepper
- 15 ml olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut it into evenly sized bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for approximately 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix with marinara sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Divide the cooked chicken and vegetables between four oven-safe bowls.
- Spoon the cottage cheese and marinara mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the bowls.
- Bake for 5–8 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles. Broil briefly for a golden top, if desired.
- Allow the bowls to rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.