Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28.3g protein, and 66.14g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 unit chicken breast
- 1 lemon wedges
- 1 cup italian tomatoes, diced
- 2 oz whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Grill thawed boneless chicken breast in non-stick pan coated with fat free cooking spray.
- Shake on seasoning (like Mrs. Dash brand) on top and bottom of breasts. Let cook, until golden brown.
- As the breasts are grilling, boil whole wheat pasta till al dente.
- Drain pasta. Slice lemon wedges and place in small bowl.
- Add Italian diced tomatoes to chicken in same pan. Let cook, until tomatoes are warm.
- Serve chicken breast with tomato mixture, portion of pasta and a lemon wedge.
- Add grilled vegetables to your liking. Enjoy!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pasta can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28.3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes.
Per serving: 350 calories, 28.3g protein (32%), 66.14g carbs, 2.59g fat. Plus 7.7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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