Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Thanks to salsa and canned corn, this zesty Southwestern chicken and rice soup boasts a bevy of vegetables.

Ingredients

Vegetable cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 1/2 c. Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™, or Certified Organic)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
1 c. Pace® Chunky Salsa
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Crisp Tortilla Strips (see below)

Instructions

Spray a 6-quart saucepot with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken to the saucepot. Cook until it's browned, stirring often.
Stir the broth, cumin, and rice in the saucepot. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Stir the corn, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice in the saucepot. Cook until the rice is tender. Top each serving of soup with Crisp Tortilla Strips.
To make Crisp Tortilla Strips: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut 4 corn tortillas into thin strips and place them on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. If using Swanson® Goodness Chicken Broth each serving contains: Calories 231, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 44mg, Sodium 811mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 21g, Calcium 3%DVIf using Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth each serving contains: Calories 228, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 44mg, Sodium 799mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 20g, Calcium 3%DV

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup 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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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