This Chicken Vegetable Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 120 calories, 15.42g protein, and 8.37g carbs per serving. Ready in 41 minutes. High in fiber (2.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Put frozen chicken breasts and strips into a crockpot, together with all the ingredients, except for the broccoli and tomatoes and set on high for 4 hours.
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Add tomatoes and broccoli, and set on medium for 5 hours. When done, roughly shred the chicken into chunks with large serving forks.
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You could easily add or subtract vegetables to your likings, watercress nuts would add a nice touch, as well.
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Note: you can defrost and chop the chicken ahead of time, if you prefer. Also you can add Italian seasoning or any one you prefer.
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 Chicken Vegetable Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 Chicken Vegetable Stew 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.
Why this Chicken Vegetable Stew works for PCOS
This Chicken Vegetable Stew delivers 15.42g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 8.37g of carbohydrates per serving, this Chicken Vegetable Stew is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
At 266mg of sodium per serving, this Chicken Vegetable Stew fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Basil.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Vegetable Stew recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 120 calories per serving with 15.42g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 41 minutes total. Prep time is 41 minutes. It makes 20 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 120 calories, 15.42g protein (51%), 8.37g carbs, 3.04g fat. Plus 2.5g 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 Soup. At 120 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 20 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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