Santa Fe Chicken Vegetable Soup with Four-Cheese Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Santa Fe Chicken Vegetable Soup with Four-Cheese Quesadillas is a 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...
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Santa Fe Chicken Vegetable Soup with Four-Cheese Quesadillas 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.
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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment