Pizza Pot Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz box), softened as directed on box
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll on cutting board. Place 8-oz ramekin or custard cup on crust; cut 1/4 inch from edge of ramekin to make crust round. Cut 3 more crust rounds from crust.
- In small bowl, mix chicken and sauce. Fill each 8-oz ramekin halfway up with chicken mixture. Sprinkle each with broccoli, mozzarella cheese and basil.
- Wet inside of each crust round; place over filled ramekins. Press down around edge of crust rounds. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese. Place ramekins on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crusts are lightly browned.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Basil.
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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