Chicken Rice Pasta and Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups peas
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 2 cups flowerets broccoli
- 4 cups rice pasta
Instructions
- Cook rice pasta.
- Cut chicken breasts into small cubes and brown in a non-stick pan and set aside.
- Chop vegetables and sauté until they just start to turn soft.
- Add the mushroom soup and one can of water to the vegetables.
- Add the chicken and cook till chicken is done.
- Add the pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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 Rice Pasta and Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Rice Pasta and Vegetables 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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