Chicken Roulades with Tapenade and Prosciutto recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Chicken Roulades with Tapenade and Prosciutto

Whip up a quick and easy weeknight meal with chicken roulades stuffed with homemade tapenade and thin slices of prosciutto.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Roulades with Tapenade and Prosciutto

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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts (See Kelly's Notes)
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil
2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
3 cloves garlic
3 Tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup bread crumbs
4 thin slices prosciutto
Olive oil, for sautéeing

Instructions

Place one chicken breast between two pieces of wax paper and pound it with a meat tenderizer (or the bottom of a heavy skillet) until it's 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sundried tomatoes packed in oil, olives, garlic cloves, lemon zest and bread crumbs. Pulse until well combined and the mixture blends into a paste.
Spread one-fourth of the mixture on one side of each of the chicken breasts then top it with a slice of prosciutto. Tightly roll up each chicken breast and secure it with a toothpick. Season the roulades with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sear the roulades on all sides, cooking them until the interior reaches 165 ºF. Allow the cooked roulades to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks from the roulades then slice and serve.