Mexican Chicken Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Fresh veggies team up with lots of delicious stuff: hearty black beans, succulent chicken, and melty cheese.

Ingredients

3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 green pepper
1 1/2 c. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
2 oz. PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
1 can no-salt-added black beans
1 tomato
2 whole wheat tortillas
1/2 c. KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook and stir chicken and cumin in nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salsa; cook 2 minutes. Add Neufchatel; cook 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in beans and tomatoes.
Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish; cover with 1 tortilla and half each of the remaining chicken mixture and shredded cheese. Top with remaining tortilla and chicken mixture; cover.
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until melted.

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 Mexican Chicken Casserole good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mexican Chicken Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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