Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This cheesy casserole dinner has it all - chicken, rice, Progresso® soup and beans and Green Giant® Niblets® corn blended in an easy meal.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ chicken enchilada soup
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 box (9 oz) frozen corn
1 package (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (4 oz)

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375 °F. In ungreased 2-quart glass baking dish, mix soup, water, rice, cumin, pepper, beans and corn. Top with chicken.
Cover; bake about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 °F) and rice is tender. Stir rice around chicken. Top with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Why this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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

Is Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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