Southwest Chicken with Honey Roasted Corn Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Southwest Chicken with Honey Roasted Corn Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Why not Mexican tonight? You'll find all the zesty flavors you love in this recipe for a fast and flavorful chicken dinner.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 bag (11.8 oz) frozen honey roasted sweet corn or 1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Instructions

Cook rice in water as directed on box. Meanwhile, coat chicken with taco seasoning mix.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165 °F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook zucchini in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook corn in microwave as directed on bag. Add corn and salsa to skillet; cook about 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve chicken over rice; top with salsa mixture.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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

Is Southwest Chicken with Honey Roasted Corn Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwest Chicken with Honey Roasted Corn Salsa 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 4 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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