Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajita Burritos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless, chicken strips
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup salsa
- 1/3 cup water
- 1,15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 large low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breast strips in a slow-cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except for tortillas and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until done. Shred chicken with fork, if needed.
- Serve ½ cup chicken and bean mixture on each tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold into a burrito.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use gluten-free tortillas and confirm all other ingredients gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.
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 Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajita Burritos contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajita Burritos 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.
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get Your Personal Guide - $9Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment