Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 2616 calories, 104g protein, and 17g carbs per serving. Ready in 24 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Beef is a source of iron and zinc — two minerals often low in women with PCOS. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 medium Chicken Thighs, deboned and sliced (~1.2 lbs without bones)
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Celery Seed
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce (depending on how spicy you like it)
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1/4 tsp. Xanthan Gum
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- De-bone the chicken thighs (I find scissors are the easiest to do this with). Cut or slice the chicken into chunks and drop them in the crockpot.
- Add all the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot except for cream, cheese, and xanthan gum. Set crockpot on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours) and let cook completely.
- Once everything is cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred using a fork.
- Add cream, cheese, and xanthan gum to the crockpot. Using an immersion blender, emulsify all of the liquids together. This will help the soup from separating while you are eating.
- Place the chicken back into the crockpot and stir together. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, and hot sauce if you’d like.
- Serve up and enjoy!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 2616 calories per serving with 104g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 24 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 2616 calories, 104g protein (16%), 17g carbs, 221g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 2616 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 5 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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