Chicken Pillows - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Pillows is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 193 calories, 9.66g protein, and 20.14g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- In large bowl mix cream cheese, green onion, chicken. Add seasoning salt to taste.
- Put 1 spoonful in center of each crescent roll. Roll up and pinch edges to seal.
- Spray each "pillow" with non-stick cooking spray. Roll in stuffing to coat.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Pillows recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 193 calories per serving with 9.66g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 16 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 193 calories, 9.66g protein (20%), 20.14g carbs, 8.63g fat. Plus 0.2g 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 Appetizer. At 193 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. 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 16 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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