Pasta with Chicken, Tomato, and Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta with Chicken, Tomato, and Feta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Coarse salt
- ground pepper
- 12 oz. ditalini or other small tubular pasta
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 1 lb. plum tomatoes
- 3 c. shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 c. Torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; rinse well under cold water.
- Transfer to a large bowl; toss with oil, lemon juice, feta, tomatoes, chicken, and basil; season generously with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta with Chicken, Tomato, and Feta 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.
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