Chicken Mozzarella Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 pound Penne Or Rigatoni
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Small Bite-sized Pieces
Salt And Pepper
1 whole Large Onion, Finely Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 jar (25 Ounce) Good Quality Marinara Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
1/2 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cut Into Medium Cubes
1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings
Extra Parmesan, For Serving
12 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook without stirring for 2 minutes, or until golden. Stir chicken around to brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, and the water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken back into the pan. Add the parsley, stir to combine, then allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes.
Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then gently stir in the mozzarella. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 2 to 3 minutes, until you can see that the mozzarella is very soft.
Drain the pasta and pour it onto a platter. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Immediately sprinkle on 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings (or grated Parmesan.) Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and the chiffonade of Basil, and serve immediately!
* NOTE: The mozzarella should be very soft but should still be in visible chunks rather than distributed throughout the sauce. It's better for the chunks to be on the firm side than the falling-apart side! You can always heat it a little more to get the cheese to the consistency you want.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Mozzarella Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Mozzarella Pasta 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 6 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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