Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 pound Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 cups Diced, Cooked Chicken Breast (See Note)
- 1/2 cup Julienne-cut Sun-dried Tomatoes (See Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt And Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then season generously with salt. Cook penne pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms have softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then add garlic. Stir for 1 minute, then add flour and stir.
- Add milk and chicken stock, then turn heat to high. Bring liquid to a boil and let it cook for a couple minutes, until liquid thickens slightly.
- Drain (but do not rinse) penne pasta, then add it to the skillet. Add cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Make any final seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper, then the pasta is ready to be served. Enjoy!
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
Yes, this Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes 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.
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