Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken Recipe- PCOS Friendly
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Cooking for PCOS can be draining sometimes but this is one of my favorite easy go-to recipes that makes PCOS eating super simple and quick.
This easy garlic mushroom cauliflower chicken recipe is high protein, low carbohydrate, and super quick. It’s a favorite weeknight easy dinner for me!
If you’re seeking a straightforward yet delicious recipe that caters to dietary needs while being time-efficient, look no further than our Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken. This dish is free of common allergens, quick to prepare, and thoughtfully crafted to support hormone balance and overall well-being.
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2024 update-Confession time- this image is obviously a stock photo and not the real photo of how this looks. You can check out the video below to see it cooked! As I have been updating my blog lately I realized this recipe wasn’t really optimized and didn’t even have a photo! When I make this next, I’ll try to get a real picture to replace this. Pinky promise it tastes delicious!
Recipe for Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken Recipe
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Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken- PCOS Friendly and High Protein
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside once done.
- Prepare the Veggies: Meanwhile, chop the red onion, cauliflower, shallot, and baby Bella mushrooms.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the red onion until lightly browned, then add the baby Bella mushrooms and cook until tender and golden.
- Add the Cauliflower and Shallots: Incorporate the cauliflower florets and chopped shallot into the skillet, cooking until caramelized and browned.
- Deglaze with Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock to deglaze the skillet, allowing it to simmer for approximately 2 minutes, imparting flavor to the cauliflower.
- Season and Finish: Finely chop the fresh thyme, parsley, and garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them among the vegetables. Heat through for a minute or two.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken on a bed of fresh baby spinach for added vibrancy and nutrition.
Notes
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 30g
Please note that these values are estimated and may vary depending on factors such as specific ingredients used, cooking methods, and portion sizes. Adjustments may be needed based on individual dietary preferences and requirements.
The Right Ingredients for Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken Recipe
This recipe is super easy to make, it’s one of my go-tos for weeknight cooking.
You’re basically going to sautee everything in the pan with some olive oil or avocado oil. These are the best oils to use for an anti-inflammatory meal for PCOS.
Olive and avocado oils are something called “monounsatured” fats which is a special type of fat with profoundly anti-inflammatory effects on the body. We really can’t get these fats from many other places.
Quality is key in these kinds of oils though to ensure you are getting the right potency of anti-inflammatory compounds. This is the avocado oil i recommend. And this is the olive oil I recommend (I learned about this on tiktok- it won a bunch of awards the year it was released! And it’s literally so good).
For cauliflower, organic is best if possible. If you can’t find fresh organic cauliflower, you could make this work pretty well with frozen, just add a little cook time for the ice to melt a bit.
The nutrition ideal for chicken is pasture-raised but not always a practical solution depending on availability and finances. If you can’t find pasture-raised, you can use organic or conventional chicken. I like to use chicken thighs in this recipe because they are quick to cook and have a nice texture but chicken breasts would work too.
How to Make It | Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken
Here’s the video of me making this recipe waaay back in 2021- times (and fashions) can really change lol!
Well, there you have it! I hope you try this and if you do, let me know how you liked it! Happy cooking!
Easy Garlic Mushroom Cauliflower Chicken embodies simplicity and nourishment. This is weeknight cooking at it’s finest!
PCOS meals don’t need to be complicated and difficult to make- I hope you try this and see how simple it can be!
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