Chicken and Broccoli Cavatappi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (2 2/3 cups) uncooked cavatappi pasta (thin, ridged spiral macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon oil (from jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)
- 3 teaspoons dry ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (from 7-oz. jar)
- 1 (24-oz.) bag frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce
- 1 (6.5-oz.) pkg. garlic-and-herb cream cheese spread
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste, if desired
Instructions
- In 4 1/2- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse well. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken is beginning to brown. Stir in onions, mustard and garlic. Cook until garlic is softened. Stir in tomatoes until blended. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. If necessary, drain off any liquid.
- Add frozen broccoli with sauce chips; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce chips have melted. Stir in cream cheese spread. Add milk; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until well blended and thoroughly heated.
- Gently stir broccoli mixture into cooked pasta to coat. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving bowl.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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