Zesty Chicken and Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Zesty Chicken and Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 666 calories, 62.08g protein, and 57.83g carbs per serving. Ready in 42 minutes. High in fiber (8.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts
- 6 medium new potatoes
- 3 cups green beans
- 3 tbsps zesty italian dressing dry mix
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Spray oil in large pyrex oblong dish. Place chicken in the middle. Slice potatoes and lay on each side of the chicken.
- Place green beans on the side of the potatoes, or on top.
- Mix the package of zesty Italian dressing with olive oil and drizzle over all of the mixture. Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 1.5 hours or at 300 °F (150 °C) for 2 hours.
- Note: this is a slightly modified recipe from a local cook book with a mix of recipes from some of the best cooks.
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 Zesty Chicken and Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Zesty Chicken and Vegetables 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Zesty Chicken and Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 666 calories per serving with 62.08g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 42 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 666 calories, 62.08g protein (37%), 57.83g carbs, 20.1g fat. Plus 8.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 666 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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