Fettuccine Chicken Salad recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Fettuccine Chicken Salad

A delightful salad with flavorful fettuccine and savory chicken.

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Health and fertility benefits of Fettuccine Chicken Salad

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup tops green onion
2 cups mayonnaise
2 (9 oz) packages fresh fettuccine
3 tablespoona olive oil
2 tablespoona fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon Paula Deen's Seasoned Salt
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons Paula Deen's House Seasoning
cherry tomatoes, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips. Place chicken on a baking sheet, sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of House Seasoning and all of the thyme, and then drizzle it with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through but still juicy; do not overcook. While the chicken is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, rinse it in cold water, and drain it again. Pat the excess moisture off the pasta with a paper towel if necessary, and put the pasta in a large bowl for tossing.
Remove the chicken from the baking sheet and set aside. Pour the juices from the baking sheet into a medium bowl. To the bowl, add the mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, basil, the remaining teaspoon of House Seasoning, and the seasoning salt, and stir until well blended. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss gently. Place the chicken strips on top of the pasta. Garnish with tomato wedges and additional sliced green onions. This dish can be made 1 day before serving.