Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

These savory bundles are baked, not fried, and can be put together in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Sour cream
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the salsa on each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges. Stir 1 cup of the cheese into chicken mixture. Spoon heaping 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each rectangle. Starting with short side topped with chicken, roll up; pinch ends to seal. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining cheese.
Return to oven; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas 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 8 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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