Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza

This Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This pizza made with Pillsbury® Gluten Free pizza crust dough makes a great light supper, or if cut in smaller pieces, a tasty appetizer!

Ingredients

Servings 6

1 container Pillsbury™ Gluten Free refrigerated pizza crust dough
1/3 cup refrigerated gluten-free basil pesto
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or gluten-free Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 large plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Grease cookie sheet and hands. Press dough into 11-inch round on cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edge is beginning to brown. Spread pesto to within 1/2 inch of edge of crust. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, the chicken and tomato; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

Why this Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza 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: Basil.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pizza 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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