Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 package (14 oz) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken stock (from 32-oz carton)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- In baking dish, mix all ingredients well.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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