Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Tomato is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
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
- 3 lbs. Chicken Thigh
- 1 Medium Green Pepper
- 3 Cups Mushrooms
- 1 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce (I used Classico Tomato & Basil)
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Tomatoes
- 1/3 Cup Hot Wing Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp. Oregano
Instructions
- Chop up your mushrooms and pepper into thin slices.
- Get your crock pot out and turn it to high heat.
- Add your chicken thighs, tomato sauce, slices tomato, garlic, spices, and hot sauce to the crock pot.
- Add your peppers and mushrooms to the chicken mixture.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Let this simmer on high for 2 hours
- Turn crock pot to low, and give a slow stir to the ingredients. Let this cook for 3-5 more hours.
- Add 3 Tbsp. butter to your stew and mix together. I added 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum to slightly thicken – but it should have reduced some.
- Let cook for 1 more hour without the top, so that the sauce can reduce.
- Serve hot, or save it in the fridge – it saves well and can be reheated in the microwave!
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 Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew 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: Basil.
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