Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) bow tie pasta
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake casseroles 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 °. Bake casseroles, as directed, increasing time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer in center reads 165 °.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe 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 12 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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