Salsa Roja Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Salsa Roja Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Sherbg Quick pan-seared chicken breasts served with salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro for a wonderful south-of-the-border taste. The whole family loves this! Easy and quick. Garnish with chopped avocado and sour cream if you like. Serve with M

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into six 4-ounce portions
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 ounces crumbled cotija cheese, divided
1 (6 inch) corn tortilla, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 cup stemmed and chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.
Combine flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
Coat a large skillet with olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken; cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
Stir diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and lime juice; stir to blend. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Add 3 ounces cotija cheese and tortilla pieces to the sauce; simmer, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken on the platter.
Garnish chicken with remaining 1 ounce cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salsa Roja Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salsa Roja Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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