Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Don’t be fooled by its fancy name—this 5-ingredient dinner couldn’t be easier! Tender chicken breasts get stuffed with chopped ham and shredded Swiss cheese for an unfussy, delicious twist on traditional chicken cordon bleu.

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb)
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup finely chopped ham (2 oz)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. To form pocket in each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast, cutting into breast about 2 inches and to within 1/2 inch of opposite side.
In small bowl, mix cheese and ham. Spoon evenly into pockets in chicken; secure openings with toothpicks.
Place melted butter in shallow dish. Place bread crumbs on large plate. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into butter; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining bread crumbs over chicken.
Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165 °F). Remove toothpicks before serving.

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 Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu good for PCOS?

Yes, this Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu 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 4 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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