Skillet Chicken and Spring Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Skillet Chicken and Spring Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns Fresh spring vegetables are an easy (and healthy!) way to upgrade the classic chicken dinner.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. cold unsalted butter
1 large shallot
1/3 c. dry white wine
1 1/2 c. snow peas
1 1/2 c. sugar snap peas
1 1/2 c. sliced asparagus spears
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
2 tsp. lemon zest

Instructions

Season chicken with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until deep golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add shallot to skillet and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in wine and cook, scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet, until reduced by three-quarters, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in both peas and asparagus and sauté until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Fold in tarragon and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skillet Chicken and Spring Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this Skillet Chicken and Spring Vegetables 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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