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PCOS Chicken Recipes - Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Chicken Recipes - Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Chicken Recipes - Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
40g Carbs
10g Fat
This recipe includes chicken for lean protein, whole grain pasta for low GI carbs, and fresh herbs for flavor. Grocery list: chicken, whole grain pasta, lemon, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups of pasta
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup of fresh basil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as per package instructions.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil until done.
  3. Add minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, and chopped basil.
  4. Combine chicken with cooked pasta and serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Chicken Recipes - Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 40g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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