PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Mushroom Quinoa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 1 cup of quinoa (170 g)
- 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth (480 ml)
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms (70 g)
- 1 small onion, diced (70 g)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the middle, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until they are softened.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- Add the quinoa and chicken broth to the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Slice the cooked chicken and stir it into the quinoa. Serve hot.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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