Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1083 calories, 151g protein, and 2g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
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 Full boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 halves)
- 2 Oz bleu cheese
- 4 Slices ham (I used black forest)
- 8 Slices bacon
- 12-15 toothpicks
Instructions
- Start by trimming up the breast meat. I separate the 2 halves and trim off excess meat.
- Carefully slice each breast portion in half lengthwise, like so:
- After you get it started, lay it open as you finish cutting it in half. Be careful to leave both halves intact. You don’t want to cut all the way through; just enough to lay it open flat.
- They should look like this when you are finished.
- Get all of your ingredients ready. This way you don’t have to worry about cross contamination.
- Lay a piece of ham on the chicken breast and put cheese in the middle. Here I am using some horseradish Havarti for my husband, who doesn’t care for bleu cheese.
- This is what you have so far: cheese on ham on chicken.
- Then fold other side of ham over.
- Carefully fold chicken in two, covering ham. Take a piece of bacon and gently stretch it by pulling on both ends. Beginning at one end, begin to wrap chicken.
- Continue to wrap chicken to opposite end.
- Once you have wrapped around the chicken, take second piece of bacon and wrap end to end. Secure with toothpicks as needed.
- Place wrapped chicken in an oven proof skillet (I like using cast iron) that has been greased with butter, coconut oil, or bacon grease.
- Preheat oven to 325o. In skillet over medium heat, brown bacon on all 4 sides.
- Remove pan from stove top and place in oven. Cook for 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Let sit for 10 minutes, then serve 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 Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
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). 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 Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1083 calories per serving with 151g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1083 calories, 151g protein (56%), 2g carbs, 42.25g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 1083 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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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