Crustless Chicken and Mushroom Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 60 g onions, chopped
- 200 g skinless chicken breast, shredded
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whipped heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 230 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet sauté mushrooms and onions in butter till tender.
- Removed from heat and stir in cooked shredded chicken breasts.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs, add in the cream, salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and mushroom mixture, and the fresh cilantro and stir well.
- Mix in the grated cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 10" pie plate.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until set and slightly browned.
- Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Freezes well.
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 Crustless Chicken and Mushroom Quiche contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Crustless Chicken and Mushroom Quiche 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.
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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