Chicken Frittata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese, skim
- 1 extra large egg
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped or diced roasted chicken
- 5 rings onion
Instructions
- In a sauté pan, add the oil and sauté the onions and the cooked chicken cook until soft.
- Scramble the egg and add the salt and pepper.
- Pour over the chicken and onion.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top when done on one side.
- Turn and cook the other side until done. Serve and enjoy.
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 Frittata 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
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Frittata 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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