Spicy Chicken Enchiladas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (4.5 ounce) package dry rice and chicken sauce mix with broccoli
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the rice and chicken sauce mix with broccoli according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet. Mix onion, garlic, and jalapeno into the skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly brown. Mix in the prepared rice mix, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 2/3 enchilada sauce, and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon mixture evenly into the tortillas. Wrap tortillas around the mixture to form enchiladas, and arrange in the prepared baking dish. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese and sauce are melted and bubbly.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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