Chicken, Tomato and Rice Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken, Tomato and Rice Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 63 calories, 4.74g protein, and 10.23g carbs per serving. Ready in 41 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 6 oz chicken meat
- 3 oz hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can tomatoes
- 8 oz frozen vegetables
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup white rice
Instructions
- Add chicken broth to 3 cups of water.
- Add chicken.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables.
- Lastly, add in hot sauce, pepper and onion powder to taste, (real onions are good too).
- Simmer till rice is tender, then serve.
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, Tomato and Rice Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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). 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, Tomato and Rice Soup 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken, Tomato and Rice Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 63 calories per serving with 4.74g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 41 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 63 calories, 4.74g protein (30%), 10.23g carbs, 0.4g fat. Plus 1.2g 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 Soup. At 63 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 12 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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