White Bean Chicken Chili II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps cumin
- 1 1/2 tsps ground oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chicken, bone and skin removed chicken
- 1 cup salsa
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 chili peppers, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 16 oz great northern beans
Instructions
- Simmer beans, half the onions, and half the garlic for 2 hours in the chicken stock or until the beans soften, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken and salsa.
- Sauté pepper, spices, and the remaining onions and garlic in the oil and add to the chili.
- Simmer for one more hour.
- Garnish with sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.
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 White Bean Chicken Chili II contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 White Bean Chicken Chili II 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.
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