Roasted Broccoli and Chicken Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Broccoli and Chicken Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

While it's easy to buy precut broccoli florets, we like to cut them from the heads (about 2 in this case) and save the stems for another meal.

Ingredients

1 c. pearl barley
3 c. lower-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Pepper
1 large carrot
1 small onion
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 clove garlic
8 oz. mushrooms
1/4 c. water
6 c. broccoli florets

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In large microwave-safe bowl, stir together barley and broth. Cover with vented plastic wrap; microwave on high 20 to 25 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring once.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes or until golden, stirring once. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
To skillet, add carrot, onion, and thyme; cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring, then add mushrooms and water, scraping up browned bits. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in chicken and barley; transfer to shallow 3-quart baking dish.
Toss broccoli with 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining oil; arrange on top of barley mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley, Broccoli, Chicken Breast.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley. Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Broccoli and Chicken Bake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Broccoli and Chicken Bake 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 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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