Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 c. Caesar dressing
- 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan
- 1 c. crusty bread, cubed
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
- Make croutons: In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add croutons and toast until golden, 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large serving bowl, combine penne, chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, and dressing and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in Parmesan and top with croutons.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
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Yes, this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad 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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