White Bean Chicken Chili II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

White Bean Chicken Chili II
Prep: 29 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 12
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

255 Calories
25.81g Protein
29.1g Carbs
4.2g Fat
Just like the chili from Ruby Tuesday.

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

  1. Simmer beans, half the onions, and half the garlic for 2 hours in the chicken stock or until the beans soften, stirring frequently.
  2. Add chicken and salsa.
  3. Sauté pepper, spices, and the remaining onions and garlic in the oil and add to the chili.
  4. Simmer for one more hour.
  5. 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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