Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, 4% milkfat
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) marinara sauce, no-sugar-added
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 5.5 oz (156g) breaded chicken breast strips, pre-cooked
  • 2 tbsp (15g) shredded mozzarella cheese, part-skim
  • 1 tbsp (5g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. Heat the 156g of chicken strips in an air fryer at 200°C for 6 minutes until the coating begins to sizzle and darken.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, stir together the 225g of cottage cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Microwave the cheese mixture for 45 seconds until just warm to the touch but not boiling.
  4. Spoon the 60ml of marinara over the center of the warm cottage cheese.
  5. Slice the hot chicken strips into bite-sized chunks and nestle them into the marinara.
  6. Sprinkle the 15g of mozzarella and 5g of parmesan over the chicken and sauce.
  7. Microwave for another 30 to 45 seconds until the mozzarella is draped and gooey.
  8. Scatter the chiffonade of fresh basil and a pinch of red pepper flakes over the top.