Santa Fe Chicken Vegetable Soup with Four-Cheese Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp. Santa Fe seasoning blend
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 can family-size condensed tomato soup
- 1 bag frozen broccoli
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro quesadillas
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 4 plain or flavored flour tortillas
- 1/2 c. reduced-fat Mexican-style four-cheese blend
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1 Tbsp seasoning blend. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet, add chicken and sauté 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through; remove to a plate. Rinse and dry skillet; set aside for Quesadillas.
- Put soup and 1 soup can water in a large saucepan; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Add frozen vegetables and remaining 2 Tbsp seasoning blend, return to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken and cilantro; remove from heat.
- Quesadillas: While soup simmers, heat 1/2 tsp oil in the skillet. Add 1 tortilla, sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and top with another tortilla. Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute per side or until golden on both sides and cheese has melted. Remove to a cutting board; repeat with remaining oil, tortillas and cheese. Cut each quesadilla in 4 wedges; serve with the soup.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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