Chicken and Wild Rice with Smoked Sausage Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Chicken and Wild Rice with Smoked Sausage Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

On hectic days, nothing beats a one-pot entrée. Artichoke hearts and black olives jazz up this rice-based dish. All you need is a simple salad to complete the meal.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (14-ounce) package reduced-fat smoked sausage (such as Healthy Choice), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 cups (1/2-inch-thick) slices portobello mushroom caps (about 8 ounces)
2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking recipe long-grain and wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives

Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 4 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Add mushrooms, 2 cups onion, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and rice, omitting seasoning packets; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in chicken, green onions, artichokes, and olives. Cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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 Chicken and Wild Rice with Smoked Sausage Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Wild Rice with Smoked Sausage Recipe | Myrecipes 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 8 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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