Lemon Herb Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Ricotta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Lemon Herb Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Ricotta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef V A light yet flavorful dish. Perfect way to help use up your summer harvest.

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
lemon, zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
4 zucchini squash, cut into 'noodles' using a spiral slicer or vegetable peeler
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
lemon, juiced
2 fresh tomatoes, diced

Instructions

Place chicken, garlic, lemon zest, chives, thyme, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a resealable plastic bag; toss to coat chicken and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to overnight.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken with marinade until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pan; set aside to keep warm.
Drizzle about 1 teaspoon oil into the same skillet over medium-high heat; stir in zucchini and red pepper flakes and cook until zucchini is warm, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir ricotta cheese and basil into zucchini; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Return chicken to pan with zucchini mixture; stir to combine. Remove pan from heat, squeeze lemon juice over entire dish, and garnish with diced tomatoes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon Herb Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Ricotta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon Herb Chicken with Zucchini Pasta and Ricotta 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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