Chicken Chimichanga with Jalapeño Cream - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Chimichanga with Jalapeño Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A can of soup forms the base for the filling in these chimichangas that are made special with toppings of jalapeño cheese sauce, cheese and onions.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Traditional southwestern-style chicken soup
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 jalapeño chile (from jar), finely chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeño liquid (from jar)
2 cups canola oil
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos, 8 inch (from 11-oz package)
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

In deep 12-inch skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add soup; cook over high heat 8 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt cream cheese with whipping cream over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in chile and chile liquid until well blended. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm. In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium-high heat or to 350 °F.
Onto each tortilla, spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Fold sides of each tortilla up over filling; fold over remaining sides. Secure each with 2 or 3 toothpicks. Place in hot oil; fry 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until tortillas are browned. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.
Remove toothpicks; place chimichangas on individual plates. Top each with heaping 1 tablespoon cream cheese sauce, 1/4 cup Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 tablespoon onions.

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 Chicken Chimichanga with Jalapeño Cream good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Chimichanga with Jalapeño Cream 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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