Chicken Pot Pockets - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat free cream of celery soup
- 2 oz boneless, cooked chicken breast
- 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables, bite size
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 oz cornstarch (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a small dish, mix cornstarch thoroughly with 1 tsp. cold water. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch mixture with soup, and mix thoroughly.
- Add vegetables and chicken, mix well, and then season to taste with salt and pepper, if you like. This is your filling. Set aside.
- On a large dry surface, lay out three egg roll wrappers. Set out a small dish of water, dip your finger into it, and then run your finger along all of the wrapper edges - repeat as needed while preparing your pockets, as it will help keep them sealed.
- Starting about 1/2" from the bottom, place 2 - 3 tablespoons of filling along the bottom half of each wrapper, leaving a 1/2" border on both sides. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the top half of each wrapper over, so that the top edge meets the bottom -the mixture should be completely encased with a 1/2" border on three sides. Dab each border with water, and fold each inward about 1/4" to lightly seal all sides. Press firmly along the borders with the prongs of a fork to seal completely.
- Line a large baking pan with foil and/or spray with nonstick spray. Using a large spatula, carefully transfer the pockets to the baking pan. Repeat the entire process 3 more times, so that you have 12 pockets on the baking sheet. If needed, prepare and use an additional baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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 Pot Pockets contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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). 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 Pot Pockets 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.
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