Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 whole Grilled Chicken Breasts, Sliced
- 1 pound Penne Pasta, Cooked Until Al Dente
- 1/2 stick Butter
- 3 whole Lemons, Juiced
- 3/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Half-and-half
- 1-1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (or Romano)
- Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- 20 whole Basil Leaves, Chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta, reserving 1 cup of hot pasta water when you drain. Set pasta aside in a colander.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice of 3 to 4 lemons. Whisk together. Pour in cream and half-and-heat. Whisk until hot. Dump in cheese and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper. Check consistency, adding some of the hot pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Pour pasta and sauce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle remaining basil all over the top, then add sliced chicken breasts. Serve immediately!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta 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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