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PCOS Spanish Recipes: Dinner - Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Spanish Recipes: Dinner - Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Spanish Recipes: Dinner - Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 550 calories, 35g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

550 Calories
35g Protein
45g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken, brown rice, bell peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
  • 1 cup of brown rice (185g)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, and cumin to the pan. Stir well.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked brown rice.
This Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for those with PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI carbohydrate, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides a good source of lean protein, while the bell peppers and tomatoes offer a wealth of vitamins and antioxidants. This meal is designed to be fast and easy to prepare, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet. It also offers variety, with the option to personalize the dish with your favorite vegetables or spices.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Spanish Recipes: Dinner - Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 550 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 550 calories, 35g protein (25%), 45g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g 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 550 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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