Dinner: Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Italian food has never been so good on your waistline.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

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 Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat free egg product
1/2 cup tomato & basil past sauce with no sugar added
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz low fat neufchatel cream cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Spray 13x9" (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4" thick.

3. In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon basil and the garlic until blended.

4. Spread about 1 tablespoon spinach mixture over each chicken breast; roll up tightly. If necessary, secure with toothpicks.

5. In small shallow bowl, place egg product. In another small shallow bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon basil and the pepper.

6. Dip each chicken breast into egg product; coat with crumb mixture. Place seam side down in baking dish.

7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Pour pasta sauce over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

8. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken reads 165 °F (75 °C). Remove toothpicks from chicken before eating.

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