Chipotle Chicken Chowder - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chipotle Chicken Chowder is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 229 calories, 21.87g protein, and 24.9g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz evaporated milk, nonfat
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz chicken breast meat, chopped
- 14 oz reduced sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 3/4 cup chopped green peppers
- 3/4 cup chopped red peppers
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 fl oz water
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sweet pepper, chopped onion, and cumin; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully add chicken broth, water, and chipotle peppers.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken.
- Gradually stir about 1/3 cup of the milk into cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into broth mixture in saucepan.
- Add the remaining milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
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 Chipotle Chicken Chowder contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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 Chipotle Chicken Chowder 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: 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
Yes, this Chipotle Chicken Chowder recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 229 calories per serving with 21.87g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 229 calories, 21.87g protein (38%), 24.9g carbs, 4.57g fat. Plus 1.8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Soup. At 229 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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