Three Cheese Chicken Florentine - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta, part skim
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, low fat
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 16 oz chicken breast, cubed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 package frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C).
- Cube and cook chicken in cooking spray over medium heat until cooked through. Remove and reserve until later.
- Heat olive oil in pan and add the chopped pepper and onion and cook until opaque. Meanwhile cook pasta according to instructions.
- Take ricotta and blend until super smooth in food processor.
- Thaw spinach and squeeze water out well.
- In large bowl combine all ingredients reserving 1/4 cup of the cheddar and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
- Spray 10x13" pan with cooking spray and fill. Top penne mixture with remaining cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake at 425° F for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
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 Three Cheese Chicken Florentine contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Three Cheese Chicken Florentine 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, Spinach.
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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