Spanish Chicken Skillet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spanish Chicken Skillet is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 176 calories, 24.08g protein, and 12.28g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (2.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 packet crushed red pepper
- 24 oz boneless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 large onion
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt and all of the spices except the red pepper in small bowl.
- Sprinkle chicken with 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, broth and remaining seasoned flour. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
- Stir in red pepper to taste if desired. Return chicken to skillet.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with rice or pasta.
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 Spanish Chicken Skillet contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels 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 Spanish Chicken Skillet 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.
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 Spanish Chicken Skillet recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 176 calories per serving with 24.08g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 176 calories, 24.08g protein (55%), 12.28g carbs, 4.12g fat. Plus 2.3g 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 176 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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