Crockpot Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 364 calories, 57g protein, and 9.4g carbs per serving. Ready in 450 minutes. High in fiber (3.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts and thighs
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups chopped baby zucchini
Instructions
- Brown chicken breasts and thighs in olive oil in a pan on the stove.
- Slice baby zucchini and onion into bite sized pieces.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle half the paprika over.
- Cover with onion, baby marrow and mushrooms.
- Add the remainder of the olive oil and paprika. Salt to taste.
- Pour the chicken stock down the side of the crockpot so that it spreads evenly under the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Note: for a slightly spicy variation add about 2 teaspoons chili powder or masala and 3 fresh green chillies with seeds intact.
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 Crockpot Chicken 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
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
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 Crockpot Chicken 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crockpot Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 364 calories per serving with 57g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 450 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 420 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 364 calories, 57g protein (63%), 9.4g carbs, 10.45g fat. Plus 3.3g 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 364 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 4 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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