Why this PCOS Chicken Soup Works

As someone who manages PCOS naturally, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that fight inflammation, support digestion, and help stabilize blood sugar.

  • Hormone-Supportive Ingredients: Bone broth provides gut-healing collagen, turmeric helps reduce inflammation, and brown rice offers slow-digesting carbs.
  • Balanced Macros: Protein from chicken, healthy fat from olive oil, and fiber from veggies and rice support blood sugar regulation.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Makes a big batch and stores well in the fridge or freezer.

Don’t forget to check out hundreds more of my PCOS recipes and my favorite PCOS dinners.


Need another healthy soup? Try this low-carb turkey vegetable soup or slow cooker sausage lentil soup (both rich in protein and fiber!)

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients for chicken soup with brown rice on a counter.
  • Olive oil – for a healthy fat base
    Garlic, onion, carrots, celery – classic soup veggies that support digestion
    Ginger + turmeric – anti-inflammatory powerhouses
    Fresh rosemary + thyme – for immune-boosting flavor
    Bone broth or chicken broth – packed with gut-healing nutrients
    Chicken or turkey breast – lean protein to stabilize blood sugar
    Brown rice – complex carbs with fiber
    Frozen peas – easy add-in for extra nutrients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sautéed carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a pot, forming the aromatic base for chicken soup.
  1. Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft and translucent. Stir in the herbs and spices.
Raw chicken breasts cooking in golden broth with chopped veggies and herbs in a large soup pot.
  1. Simmer the soup: Pour in the broth and add chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes.
Cooked brown rice in a clear glass bowl, ready to be added to PCOS-friendly chicken soup.
  1. Prep the rice: While the soup simmers, cook the brown rice.
Shredded turmeric-seasoned chicken on a cutting board with a fork, prepared for chicken soup.
  1. Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
PCOS-friendly chicken soup in a Dutch oven with carrots, peas, shredded chicken, and brown rice.
  1. Finish and serve: Add brown rice and peas. Stir and serve with extra herbs on top.
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PCOS Chicken Soup

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
This PCOS-friendly chicken soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and bone broth, making it a comforting and healing meal. With lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and brown rice, it’s the perfect recipe to support hormone balance, gut health, and immunity—all in one nourishing bowl.

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Servings: 6 bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 large carrots thinly sliced into rounds
  • 3 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme
  • 6 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions 

  • Sauté the soup base (4 min): Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Stir in ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 large carrots, 3 celery stalks, 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary, 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme
    Sautéed carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a pot, forming the aromatic base for chicken soup.
  • Simmer the chicken (30 min): Pour in broth and add the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
    6 cups bone broth, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
    Raw chicken breasts cooking in golden broth with chopped veggies and herbs in a large soup pot.
  • Cook the rice (15 min): Meanwhile, cook brown rice according to package directions or microwave 1 cup rice with 1 cup water for 7 minutes.
    1 cup brown rice
    Cooked brown rice in a clear glass bowl, ready to be added to PCOS-friendly chicken soup.
  • Shred the chicken (3 min): Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
    Shredded turmeric-seasoned chicken on a cutting board with a fork, prepared for chicken soup.
  • Finish & serve (2 min): Stir in cooked rice and frozen peas. Heat through and serve topped with fresh herbs.
    1 cup frozen peas
    PCOS-friendly chicken soup in a Dutch oven with carrots, peas, shredded chicken, and brown rice.
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Notes

Meal Prep Tip: This soup is great for batch cooking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked frozen brown rice to cut down on prep.
Low-FODMAP option: Use garlic-infused olive oil and omit the onions, garlic, and peas.
Herb substitution: If using dried herbs, reduce to 1/3 the amount (about 1 tsp each of rosemary and thyme).
Lower carb: Swap brown rice for cauliflower rice if preferred—just stir in at the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6232IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Tips and Substitutions

  • Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked frozen brown rice.
  • No fresh herbs? Dried rosemary and thyme work too—use 1/3 the amount.
  • Need low-FODMAP? Swap onion and garlic for garlic-infused olive oil and omit peas

FAQs

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes! Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Can I use quinoa or cauliflower instead of brown rice?

Absolutely. Just cook it separately and stir it in at the end.

How does this help with PCOS?

This soup combines lean protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory ingredients—key for managing PCOS symptoms naturally through diet.

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18 Comments

  1. Carrie says:

    4 stars
    3rd recipe I have made of yours and I love them all so far! I also have PCOS and am learning new eating habits because I do NOT want to take a statin. So awesome to know someone out there is making food with PCOS in mind. No one even knew what it was when I was diagnosed. Your food is so flavorfull! The flank steak stirfry was amazing also! And the pasta dish with chicken and coconut creme! Who would have thought!? You definitely are an amazing chef! Thank you!

    1. Molly Thompson says:

      Wow, thank you so much, Carrie! This means a lot! So glad you found me:) Stay tuned for a very special PCOS product I’m working on!

  2. Tia says:

    5 stars
    My family and i have this soup once a fortnight, full of flavour, lasts 3 of us 2 1/2 days, super low cost ingredients, love love love!

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