Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Make homemade soup the easy way by using a slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced (2 cups)
1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Instructions

Remove fat from chicken. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper. Add chicken.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker. Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup 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 6 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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