Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 5

Lunch

This Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Shaped pasta tossed with veggies and chicken are smothered in Alfredo sauce for a masterfully simple dinner entree.

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked rotini, penne or bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
1 cup shredded carrots (2 small)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

Instructions

In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding peas and carrots during last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Stir chicken, Alfredo sauce and basil into pasta mixture in Dutch oven. Cook and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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

Is Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss good for PCOS?

Yes, this Alfredo Chicken Pasta Toss 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 5 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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