Mozzarella Chicken Marinara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mozzarella Chicken Marinara is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 639 calories, 71.3g protein, and 40.47g carbs per serving. Ready in 53 minutes. High in fiber (10.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced tomatoes
- 3 medium chicken breasts
- 3 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp leaves basil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 4 tsps leaves dried oregano
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Place chicken breast in roaster oven.
- Pour tomato sauce and diced tomatoes on top of chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle with basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Cook at 375° F (190° C) for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes spooning sauce over chicken every 15 minutes.
- Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each breast, cover to melt cheese.
- Serve with rice or pasta and enjoy!
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 Mozzarella Chicken Marinara contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Mozzarella Chicken Marinara 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, Basil.
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 Mozzarella Chicken Marinara recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 639 calories per serving with 71.3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 53 minutes total. Prep time is 23 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 639 calories, 71.3g protein (45%), 40.47g carbs, 22.45g fat. Plus 10.2g 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 639 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 3 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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