Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Garlic-and-herb cheese and roasted peppers are the surprise filling for these boneless breasts. Accompanied by a lemony herb couscous, this dish is elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a family weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
1/4 c. light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese
1/4 c. jarred roasted red peppers
8 Whole fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare Stuffed Breasts: With tip of knife, cut each chicken breast from a long side, keeping knife parallel to surface of breast, to form a deep pocket with as small an opening as possible.
In small bowl, combine cheese, peppers, and basil. Spread 1/4 cheese mixture in each chicken pocket. Rub outside of chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prepare Lemon & Basil Couscous: In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil, salt, pepper, and 1 1/3 cups water to boiling over high heat; stir in couscous. Cover saucepan; remove from heat and let stand at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place chicken on grill over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of breast is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once.
To serve, add basil and lemon juice to couscous, and fluff with fork to mix well. Spoon couscous onto 4 dinner plates and arrange chicken on top. Nutritional Information Each serving chicken: About 255 calories, 35 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 10 g total fat (5 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 113 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium. Nutritional Information Each serving couscous: About 205 calories, 6 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (1 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Couscous good for PCOS?

Yes, this Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Basil Couscous 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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