Zinc-Rich Chicken and Vegetable Slow Cooker Stew for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
400
Calories
35g
Protein
30g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This Zinc-Rich Chicken and Vegetable Slow Cooker Stew is an excellent meal for women with PCOS. Chicken breasts provide a high amount of lean protein, which is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health. Sweet potatoes and kale are rich in vitami
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground turmeric to the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the diced sweet potato, chopped kale, diced tomatoes, diced carrots, and diced celery around the chicken.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
This protein-heavy and zinc-rich chicken and vegetable slow cooker stew is perfect for a healthy and nutritious dinner, providing essential nutrients to support PCOS management and overall well-being.
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