Loaded Cheesy Baked Potato and Chicken Casseroles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 lb. medium russet potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into sixths
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 c. cooked, shredded white-meat chicken (the breasts from 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1 16-oz. package frozen broccoli, thawed
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 2 c.)
- Green salad, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the bacon on a foil-lied rimmed baking sheet and cook until crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; break into pieces when cool.
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoon salt, reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain transfer to a large bowl, add the sour cream and butter and roughly mash with a for (leaving some chunks).
- Add the chicken, broccoli, scallions, parsley, bacon, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the potatoes and mix to combine. Transfer to a shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish (or eight 6- to 8-oz ramekins). Serve with a green salad, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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