Sautéed Chicken, Mushroom, and Pea Penne - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sautéed Chicken, Mushroom, and Pea Penne is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 1 c. fresh or frozen peas
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in. strips
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 8 oz. cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 3 oz. grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving
Instructions
- Cook penne according to package directions. One minute before the pasta is finished cooking, add peas. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and peas and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, cook chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat and heat remaining tablespoon of oil. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken, mushrooms, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup pasta water to pasta and toss to combine. (Add more water to achieve desired consistency, if necessary.) Serve immediately with extra Parm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sautéed Chicken, Mushroom, and Pea Penne 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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