Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 medium chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tsps leaves dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 package mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Rinse chicken and remove skin, leaving the bone in.
- Place a layer of thighs in the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle with seasonings. Repeat until all thighs are in the pot.
- Pour a cup of chicken broth down the side of the pot, being careful not to disturb the seasonings.
- Cook on high setting of crock pot for 4 hours.
- Add mixed vegetables, recover and cook for 1 hour or until vegetables are heated through.
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 Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Vegetables 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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