Chicken and Barley Stew | PCOS Meal Planner

This Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lorrie Hulston Corvin Frozen chopped onion makes this dish even quicker to prepare. If you use them, add with the frozen mixed vegetables.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups chopped onion
1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Bring barley and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
While barley cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add mixed vegetables; sauté 2 minutes. Add vegetable mixture, chicken, salt, thyme, and pepper to barley mixture; simmer 4 minutes.

Why this Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe | MyRecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on PCOS Meal Planner, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Barley Stew Recipe | MyRecipes 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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