Chicken Crescent Calzones - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Crescent Calzones is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

For the finishing touch to these nourishing chicken crescents, ladle on some gravy and garnish with paprika and green onions.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
4 slices (2 oz each) oven-roasted chicken breast (from deli)
4 slices (1 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (8 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 jar (12 oz) seasoned gravy for chicken
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press each to form 6x5-inch rectangle. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles. Press each to form a 6x5-inch rectangle.
Top each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edge with slice of chicken, slice of cheese and 1 tablespoon of the mushrooms. Reserve remaining mushrooms for gravy. Fold dough in half, forming a square; pinch edges to seal. Dip each calzone in egg; coat with bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix gravy and reserved mushrooms; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve gravy over calzones; sprinkle with onions and paprika.

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

Is Chicken Crescent Calzones good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Crescent Calzones 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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