Dinner: Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Garlic chicken strips and steamed broccoli topped with homemade Alfredo sauce.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. 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

2 tbsps cream cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
16 oz whipping cream (one pint)
1 stick butter
1 tsp pepper, to taste
2 tbsps basil
4 tbsps olive oil
4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts, sliced in 1/2" strips
6 tsps minced garlic
1 lb broccoli florets

Instructions

1. In a medium sauce pan, combine heavy whipping cream, butter, parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Simmer for at least an hour on low heat uncovered. Stir ocasionally to keep from sticking to bottom of pan. If sauce starts to get to bubbly, reduce heat. Heat until cream chease and parmesan cheese are completely disolved and sauce starts getting thicker.

2. Once sauce is ready, place broccoli in a steamer or in a microwave safe dish and cook until soft. While broccoli is cooking, pour olive oil in a large non-stick or stainless steel skillet and sauté garlic, basil and pepper.

3. Add slices of chicken to the garlic oil mixture and seer in skillet until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear turning often.

4. Once the chicken and broccoli are cooked, mix the two items together in the skillet so the broccoli gets the seasoning mix of the oil and basil.

5. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the broccoli and garlic chicken and stir gently.

6. Spoon out on plate to 4 equal servings.

7. Note: if not watching carbs, boil noodles and add to bottom of the plate.

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