Chile Chicken Enchiladas | PCOS Meal Planner

This Chile Chicken Enchiladas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Roll up a new enchilada with unexpected chicken and two cheeses.

Ingredients

Servings 8

2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, roasted peppers, chiles and sour cream.
Spread about 2 teaspoons enchilada sauce on each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam side down, in baking dish. Top enchiladas with any remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until hot. If desired, remove foil during last 5 minutes of baking time. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, avocado and additional sour cream.

Why this Chile Chicken Enchiladas works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Chile Chicken Enchiladas that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chile Chicken Enchiladas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chile Chicken Enchiladas 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 8 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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