Chicken-Stuffed Shells with Two Sauces - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Chicken-Stuffed Shells with Two Sauces is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Fragrant fresh basil makes these stuffed shells special; prepared sauces save time.

Ingredients

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
3/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast (about 1 lb)
1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
1 egg
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package.
In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the basil leaves, the chicken, cottage cheese and egg. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon mixture into each cooked pasta shell.
Pour pasta sauce into baking dish; spread to evenly coat bottom of dish. Place filled shells over sauce, filled sides up. Drizzle Alfredo sauce over shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and shells are hot. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

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-Stuffed Shells with Two Sauces good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken-Stuffed Shells with Two Sauces 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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