Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bold flavors like cinnamon and lemon peel, turn slow-cooked chicken into a robust stew. Serve with Pillsbury® artisan dinner rolls.

Ingredients

2 cups baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise if large
1 bag (1 lb) frozen small whole onions
6 bone-in chicken thighs (from two 1.5-lb packages), skin removed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place carrots and onions in slow cooker. Top with chicken thighs. Sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, pepper and garlic; top with tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken pulls apart easily with a fork.
Remove chicken with slotted spoon; cover to keep warm. Stir tomato paste, lemon peel and oregano into liquid in slow cooker. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until thickened and hot. Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones. Stir chicken into mixture in slow cooker, breaking up larger pieces.
To serve, spoon stew in shallow bowls, and top with parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Stew good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Stew 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 6 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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