Potluck Chicken Casserole Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Potluck Chicken Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Add the chicken, rice, celery, peas, pimientos, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with cornflakes. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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