Italian Chicken Skillet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Italian Chicken Skillet is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rian Handler Customize this versatile skillet with your favorite vegetables!

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 c. chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 c. fresh basil, torn

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
To skillet, add onion and peppers. Sauté until softened, 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until slightly charred, 3 minutes more. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Sprinkle veggies with dried oregano and stir to incorporate.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir and let come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and let go for 10 minutes. Add chicken back to skillet and spoon sauce over.
Garnish with basil.

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

Is Italian Chicken Skillet good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Chicken Skillet 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 4 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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