Chicken Corn Skillet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces deli roasted chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the squash and red pepper and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add in the corn and parsley and sauté for 2 minutes. Add back the chicken and heat through for 1 minute.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chicken Corn Skillet contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chicken Corn Skillet can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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