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Bowl of PCOS-friendly chicken soup filled with shredded chicken, carrots, celery, peas, and brown rice in a golden turmeric broth, garnished with fresh thyme and served with a spoon.

PCOS Chicken Soup

3.99 from 135 votes
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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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Author: Molly Thompson

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.

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
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