Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 can diced tomatoes with chilies (such as Del Monte
- 3/4 c. long-grain white rice
- 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 c. pimiento-stuffed olives
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook on one side until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Turn the chicken, moving it to the outsides of the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes (and their juices) and 1 cup water to the skillet, then stir in the rice. Simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and olives (if using).
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
Yes, this Spanish-Style Chicken and Rice 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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