Chicken-Chile Stromboli - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken-Chile Stromboli is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz.) can chunk white and dark chicken in water, drained
- 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 4 oz. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 (11-oz.) can Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Crusty French Loaf
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- Dash dried parsley flakes
- 6 thin strips roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Dash garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl, combine chicken, chiles, cream cheese, 1/4 cup roasted peppers, honey, salt and pepper; mix well.
- Remove dough from can; place on lightly floured surface. Carefully unroll dough. Spread chicken mixture evenly over dough to within 1 inch of edges. With lightly floured hands, carefully but firmly reroll dough. Gently press edges to seal; fold ends under. Place loaf on greased cookie sheet.
- In small bowl, combine egg and water; beat well. Brush over top of loaf; sprinkle with parsley. Arrange roasted pepper strips about 2 inches apart on top of loaf. With sharp knife, cut 5 or 6 diagonal slices, 1/2 inch deep, on top of loaf.
- Bake at 350 °F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown. In small bowl, combine butter and garlic powder. Brush over warm loaf. Cut into slices.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken-Chile Stromboli recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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