PCOS-Friendly Dinner

PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Carrot Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

A hearty, nutritious soup with chicken and carrots.

45 minutes
2 servings
350 cal / serving

This PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Carrot Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
30g Carbs
8g Fat
This recipe includes chicken, carrots, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. The Glycemic Index (GI) for carrots is low, making this a great option for those with PCOS.
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Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Chop the chicken, carrots, onion, and garlic.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

  3. Add the chicken and cook until browned.

  4. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and cook until softened.

  5. Add the chicken broth, water, salt, and pepper.

  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  7. Serve hot.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with protein from the chicken and fiber from the carrots, both of which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The low GI of carrots makes this a great choice for those with PCOS. The recipe is also quick and easy to prepare, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

Why this PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Carrot Soup works for PCOS

With 30g of protein per serving (about 34% of calories), this PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Carrot Soup sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.

The 30g of carbohydrates in this serving land in the moderate range that suits most PCOS phenotypes. If your dominant phenotype is adrenal PCOS (typically driven by cortisol rather than insulin), moderate carbs eaten alongside protein and fat usually feel better than very-low-carb eating, which can elevate cortisol.

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken and Carrot Soup 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 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 30g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 4g 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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