Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kenneth DeBaeremaeker My wife and I invented this while in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped spinach
1 cup chopped kale
1 tomato, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar pesto (such as Classico®)

Instructions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; season with parsley, lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
Stir mushrooms, spinach, and kale into the skillet; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat slightly and add tomato and pesto; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Serve over tortellini.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Chicken Breast, Lemon, Spinach.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook t...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Spinach Pesto Pasta 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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