Quick Description
This High-Protein Pizza Chicken Bake combines juicy chicken, rich pizza sauce, creamy cottage cheese, and gooey mozzarella for a dish that tastes like pizza but fuels like a protein bowl.
It’s perfect for:
• Weight loss
• High-protein meal prep
• Low-carb lifestyles
• Family dinners
Servings & Timing
- Serves: 4–5
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1½ lbs chicken breast (cooked & cubed)
OR 1½ lbs raw chicken, diced - 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Creamy Protein Layer
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blend smooth for creamier texture)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pizza Flavor Layer
- ¾ cup low-sugar pizza sauce or marinara
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the Chicken
If using raw chicken:
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
Set aside.
Make the Creamy Protein Mix
Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
n bowl mix:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
This replaces heavy cream or ricotta while boosting protein
Assemble the Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a greased baking dish:
- Spread cooked chicken evenly.
- Spoon creamy protein mixture over chicken.
- Add pizza sauce on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan.
- Add oregano.
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until:
- Cheese melted and bubbly
- Edges slightly golden
Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for browned top
Rest & Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with parsley or fresh basil.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 50–55g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 8–10g
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
Why This Version Is High Protein
1½ lbs chicken Cottage cheese boost Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream No refined crust
High satiety. Lower carbs. Massive protein.
Serving Ideas
Low-Carb
Serve with:
- Roasted zucchini
- Steamed broccoli
- Cauliflower rice
Balanced
Serve with:
- Brown rice
- Whole-grain pasta
Variations
Pepperoni Version
Add turkey pepperoni slices
Supreme Version
Add sautéed mushrooms & bell peppers.
Buffalo Version
Replace pizza sauce with buffalo sauce.
Extra Protein Version
Add ½ scoop unflavored protein powder to cottage mix
Storage
- Fridge: 4 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheat in oven for best texture
