This Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven 450 degrees F. Prepare rice according to package directions, less 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. In a medium mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Heat skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 tablespoon olive oil with garlic and onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, chicken stock, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Mix in chicken and juices from the plate, cooked rice, peas, parsley, and 2 1/2 cups cheese. Top with remaining cheese.
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Bake until bubbling and heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Why this Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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 Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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