Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean! Top with chopped green onions, parsley, or celery. Serve with additional hot sauce and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

2 c. whole wheat pasta shells
1 c. finely chopped cauliflower
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large onion
2 stalk celery
2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. petite diced no-salt-added tomatoes
1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
2 c. skim milk
12 oz. cooked chicken breast
2 tbsp. buffalo sauce
1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, continue with the rest of the dish.
Place the cauliflower into a microwave-safe dish, and cook on high 2 minutes.
Add the butter to a large saucepan set over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the onion and celery to the pan. Cook for about four minutes, until the vegetables are soft, then add the garlic. Cook for one minute.
Add the cayenne pepper and tomatoes to the pan, stir to combine, then add the flour. Stir constantly for one minute, then slowly pour in the milk while stirring. Drain the pasta.
Add the pasta, chicken and buffalo sauce and stir to combine. Pour into the baking dish, then top with the cauliflower and blue cheese. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until bubbly. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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

Is Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese good for PCOS?

Yes, this Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese 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 8 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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