Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Rigatoni - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Rigatoni is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Your favorite dip deconstructed as a pasta? Yes, please.

Ingredients

12 oz. pasta
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. baby spinach
1 15-oz. can artichoke hearts, quartered
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. milk
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and spinach and cook until wilted, 3 minutes, then add artichokes and cook until heated through. Set aside.
Add chicken to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Set aside.
To skillet, add butter and let melt. Add flour and whisk until combined, then add chicken broth, milk, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Return cooked pasta to skillet and toss with sauce until coated, then add spinach and artichokes and toss until combined.
Garnish with Parm and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Spinach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Rigatoni good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Rigatoni recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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