Cheesy Italian Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheesy Italian Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 c. prepared pesto
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 4 basil leaves
- 3/4 lb. spaghetti, cooked
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear until the chicken is golden on one side, about 6 minutes.
- Flip chicken and spoon about 2 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes to sear the other side, then top each serving with cheese and a slice of tomato. Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes more depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- While the chicken is cooking, toss pasta with lemon juice, remaining olive oil and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken over pasta. Sprinkle each tomato slice with salt and pepper garnish with a basil leaf. Spoon leftover pesto sauce on top, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cheesy Italian Chicken 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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