Chicken Pillows - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chicken Pillows
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 16
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

193 Calories
9.66g Protein
20.14g Carbs
8.63g Fat
A yummy snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 16 reduced fat crescent rolls
  • 1 package chicken flavor stuffing
  • 8 oz low fat neufchatel cream cheese
  • 16 oz boneless shredded chicken
  • 2 medium green onions

Instructions

  1. In large bowl mix cream cheese, green onion, chicken. Add seasoning salt to taste.
  2. Put 1 spoonful in center of each crescent roll. Roll up and pinch edges to seal.
  3. Spray each "pillow" with non-stick cooking spray. Roll in stuffing to coat.
  4. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for 15-20 minutes.

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 Pillows contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in 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). 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 Pillows 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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