Green Enchiladas with Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 5

Lunch

This Green Enchiladas with Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Two 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 bay leaf

Instructions

For the poached chicken: Add 8 cups water, the chicken, salt and bay leaf to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the chicken from the water and let sit until cool enough to handle. Shred or slice the chicken thinly and set aside.
For the green sauce: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the tomatillos, cilantro sprigs, jalapenos, garlic, lime and white onions on a baking sheet and roast until the tomatillos pierce easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the roasted ingredients, except for the lime, to a blender. Squeeze the juice from the roasted lime into the blender and discard the rinds. Add the coriander, cumin, salt and sugar and blend until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
For the enchiladas: To assemble, pour 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
On a work surface, fill a tortilla with some of the poached chicken and about 2 tablespoons total of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Roll the tortilla like a cigar and lay in the baking dish seam-side down on top of the sauce. Continue filling and rolling the tortillas until the dish is full. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the rolled tortillas. Cover with the remaining shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack and the queso fresco.
Bake until the cheese is bubbling and melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with scallions and radishes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Enchiladas with Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Green Enchiladas with 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 5 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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