Orzo and Chicken Stuffed Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Orzo and Chicken Stuffed Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Luv2Cook4Her This dish looks beautiful and tastes like you cooked all day. Any combination of green, yellow, and red peppers works well; I use all three for color. You can also use low-sodium chicken broth and Smart Balance® spread.

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 green bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 red bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 yellow bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup orzo
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spray inside of green, red, and yellow bell pepper halves with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet.
Bake peppers in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir 3 green onions and garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, black pepper, and cumin; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add orzo and chicken broth; simmer until orzo is cooked through but firm to the bite and broth is absorbed, about 11 minutes. Spoon chicken-orzo mixture into the bell peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter in skillet; Cook and stir portobello mushrooms and remaining green onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Spoon about 2 tablespoons mushroom mixture onto each stuffed bell pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orzo and Chicken Stuffed Peppers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Orzo and Chicken Stuffed Peppers 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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