Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake incorporates all the flavors from that region. This hearty baked dish is an excellent way to use leftover chicken, and it freezes well for future meals.

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 6-oz. can tomato paste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend
4 cups diced cooked chicken (from a rotisserie bird)
Chopped cilantro, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F; mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes or as package directs. Drain.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 2 tsp. salt; sauté until onion is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes longer.
Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
Remove from heat. Stir in chicken and pasta. Scrape into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. (Preheat broiler to high and broil casserole for a minute to brown, if desired.) Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired; serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe | Myrecipes 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.

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