This Mediterranean Chicken Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
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Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan. Add the broth, wine, salt and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended and the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add the beans and cook, stirring, until the beans are heated thorough, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and lemon zest.
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Per Serving: 357 Cal; 36 g Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 2 g Sat Fat; 3 g Mono Fat; 29 g Carb; 7 g Fiber; 6 g Sugar; 111 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 827 mg Sodium; 118 mg Cholesterol
Why this Mediterranean Chicken Stew works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Mediterranean Chicken Stew 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: 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 Mediterranean Chicken Stew 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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