Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken | PCOS Meal Planner

This Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Slow cook and savor. Corn and black beans add fiber to this south-of-the-border slow-cooker meal.

Ingredients

Servings 4

12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken with salt. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
Mix salsa, beans and corn in 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
Remove 4 chicken thighs and cool slightly. Shred 4 thighs to make about 2 cups; place shredded chicken in refrigerator or freezer container for Chicken Burritos (page 73). Cover and refrigerate chicken up to 4 days or freeze up to 4 months. To thaw frozen chicken, place container in refrigerator about 8 hours.
Sprinkle remaining chicken thighs and vegetable mixture with cilantro to serve now.

Why this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken 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 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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