This Corn and Chicken Enchiladas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Remove husks from corn. Cut kernels from corn to make 4 1/2 cups. Reserve 1 1/2 cups kernels for filling.
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile and 3 cups of the corn kernels; cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until corn is tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
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In blender container, combine milk, salt and corn mixture; blend until coarsely pureed. Set aside.
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Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine reserved 1 1/2 cups corn kernels and all remaining filling ingredients; mix well.
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In small skillet over low heat, heat each tortilla until softened. Place about 1/2 cup filling on each warm tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in sprayed baking dish. Top with corn sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
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Bake at 350 °F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Just before serving, sprinkle with cilantro.
Why this Corn and Chicken Enchiladas works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Corn and Chicken Enchiladas 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Corn and Chicken Enchiladas 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.
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