Spring Chicken-Tortellini Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (19 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, heated as directed on package
- 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
- 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In Dutch oven, bring 4 quarts (16 cups) water to a boil. Add tortellini; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add asparagus; simmer 3 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in small nonstick skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Place cooked tortellini and asparagus in large serving bowl. Gently stir in chicken and Alfredo sauce. Top with bread crumbs; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Asparagus.
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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