Pizza Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Pizza Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston We can't eat a slice for dinner every night, but we can add pepperoni to pretty much anything—chicken included.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. mini or regular pepperoni

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and sear until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic to skillet. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, and parsley. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet and arrange in sauce. Top chicken with mozzarella and pepperoni and bake until chicken is cooked through, 15 minutes. (Broil for last 2 minutes if you want more golden cheese.)
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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 Pizza Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pizza Chicken 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?

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