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Chicken Italian - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chicken Italian
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Chicken Italian is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Add something cheesy to your family’s Italian dinner! Serve chicken that's cooked with Progresso® Vegetable soup over spaghetti - ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

  1. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook garlic and chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side until chicken is light brown.
  3. Sprinkle basil and pepper flakes on chicken. Pour soup over chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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 Chicken Italian 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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