Hormone-Supporting PCOS Crockpot Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Hormone-Supporting PCOS Crockpot Chicken
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 480 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Hormone-Supporting PCOS Crockpot Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 40g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 495 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
40g Protein
20g Carbs
12g Fat
This recipe includes chicken, a lean protein source, and a variety of vegetables, all cooked slowly in a crockpot. The grocery list includes: chicken breasts, low-sodium chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. The ingredients have a low to medium GI, making this meal suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth (240ml)
  • 1 cup of chopped carrots (128g)
  • 1 cup of chopped celery (101g)
  • 1 medium onion (110g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp of dried thyme (1g)
  • 1 tsp of dried rosemary (1g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  6. Shred the chicken before serving.
This hormone-supporting crockpot chicken recipe is designed to help manage PCOS symptoms. It's packed with lean protein from the chicken and fiber from the vegetables, both of which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The use of low-sodium chicken broth reduces the sodium content, which is beneficial for heart health. The herbs not only add flavor but also provide antioxidants. This meal is easy to prepare and provides a sense of control and optimism in managing PCOS through diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Hormone-Supporting PCOS Crockpot Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 40g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 495 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 480 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 40g protein (46%), 20g carbs, 12g fat. Plus 3g 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.

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