Rotelli with Roasted Asparagus, Chicken, and Lemon Thyme - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. thin asparagus
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon thyme leaves
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. rotelli or fusilli pasta
- 12 oz. chicken-breast halves
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 2 oz. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 ° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss asparagus with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, thyme, and 1/4 tsp of the salt in a large roasting pan. Spread out into an even layer and roast 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- While asparagus roasts, add pasta to the boiling water and stir a few times; cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the salt. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until browned. Add lemon zest; stir-fry 1 minute longer, until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, remaining 1/4 tsp of the salt, and pepper.
- Drain pasta and return to pot; add asparagus and chicken mixture and toss. Divide over 6 plates. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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