California Chicken Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

California Chicken Bake
Servings: 4
Lunch

This California Chicken Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Enjoy this delicious cheesy chicken arranged over rice flavored with Old El Paso® Salsa – perfect if you love Mexican dinner.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded taco-flavored cheese blend
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup Old El Paso™ Salsa
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup cheese for topping. In large bowl, combine remaining cheese, rice, cilantro, salsa and water; mix well. Spoon into sprayed baking dish; spread evenly. Arrange chicken breast halves over rice mixture. Cover with foil.
  3. Bake at 350 °F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, and rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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 the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this California Chicken Bake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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