This PCOS Mexican Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Chicken Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 24g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Dice the chicken, onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
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In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
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Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
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Add the bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Why this PCOS Mexican Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Chicken Soup works for PCOS
With 28g of protein per serving (about 32% of calories), this PCOS Mexican Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Chicken 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 24g of carbohydrates here come paired with 7g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS Mexican Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Chicken Soup that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.
Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Mexican Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Chicken Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28g 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 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, 28g protein (32%), 24g carbs, 10g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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