Scottie's Chicken Tortilla Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 3/4 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the chicken broth, corn, black beans, beef bouillon, broccoli, and tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat.
- While the broth mixture simmers, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Fry the tortilla strips in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, tequila, onion powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook another 2 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the broth mixture. Cook on medium 45 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer another 45 minutes; ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese to serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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