Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole Wheat Rotini
- 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Marinara Sauce, Divided
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 12 ounces, weight Fontina Cheese, Freshly Grated, Divided
- 1/4 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prep the water for the pasta and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the directions, shaving off a minute or two of cook time since it’s going into the oven.
- While pasta is cooking, make the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. In one bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a second bowl, add the eggs. In a third bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup flour.
- Season the chicken with some salt and pepper. Dip each piece in the flour to coat, then dip it in the egg and coat. Dip it in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere, then place it in the skillet. Cook on both sides until deeply golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Add 3/4 of the marinara to the baking dish. Stir in the garlic and basil. When the pasta is finished cooking, stir it into the marinara in the dish. Stir in half of the fontina cheese.
- Place the chicken on top of the pasta. Add the remaining sauce on top of the chicken and then add the remaining fontina. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake 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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