“Kitchen Sink” Low Carb Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Spinach is loaded with iron, magnesium, and folate.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 Cup Mozzerella Cheese
- 3/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 1 Can Pre-cooked Chicken Breast
- 9 Tbsp. Creamed Spinach Dip
- 2 Tbsp. Cream Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
Instructions
- PIZZA CRUST
- In a bowl, put 1 1/2 Cup mozzerella cheese.
- In a separate bowl, measure out 3/4 Cup Almond flour. Combine the parmesan cheese and italian seasoning with it and mix well.
- In a small ramekin, have your cream cheese and egg ready.
- Microwave your mozzarella cheese for about 45 seconds until it is gooey.
- Combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl, and mix it together well.
- Keep kneading the dough together until you can form a ball. Add more almond flour if needed. Warning: This gets messy.
- Spread the dough onto your pre-greased baking sheet. I use these silpats so that I don’t have to use grease. I only got them the other day and I have to say I wish I had bought them a long time ago. I don’t even know how I put anything in the oven without them.
- (You want to make sure the pizza dough is thin and has no holes. It should be around 10-12″ in size.)
- Set your oven to broil setting. My oven has 5 levels of broil, I set it to #4. I think you’d be fine with #3 but I like my crust to be crispy.
- Put the pizza dough into the oven and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the pizza crust is browned on the top, take it out of the oven – we need to flip it.
- I use a second silpat and put it over the top, flipping it around. It makes it really easy. If you use a spatula or some other small tool, the crust will fall apart.
- It should look white on the bottom, still uncooked. We need to put it in the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Once that side is browned, take it out of the oven.
- We’re ready to top this thing! Let’s make sure you have the toppings ready.
- Before putting this in the oven, I get started on my bacon. Cut your bacon into small pieces and put them in a pan to fry.
- Once the bacon is done, take it out of the pan and save the grease. Lay the bacon on some paper towels to crisp up and drain excess grease.
- In the same pan, let the grease get hot.
- Drop the canned chicken into the pan and let it fry.
- Measure out 9 tablespoons (1/2 cup 1 tbsp.) of the spinach dip.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, mix your creamed spinach dip into it. Make sure every small piece of chicken is coated.
- THE MARRIAGE
- It’s time to top the pizza!
- Add your chicken mixture to the top of the pizza, making sure that it is spread out evenly.
- Put the rest of your cheese on top. I used about 3/4 Cup more of mozzarella, but if you don’t like your pizza extra cheesy – use less. Don’t be afraid to experiment with other cheeses!
- Add some bacon bits on top, but save some for when it’s finished.
- Put it back into the oven for 5 more minutes. This will be the final broiling we do.
- When you see the cheese starting to brown, and the bacon just starting to burn, take it out.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before you touch it.
- Slice into 8 slices, and enjoy!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this “Kitchen Sink” Low Carb Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This “Kitchen Sink” Low Carb Pizza can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Spinach.
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