Lunch: Chicken, Arugula, Thyme, and Pasta Stew

Recipe by Marcia Kiesel This hearty stew combines boneless chicken breasts, carrots, and fresh thyme for a healthy dinner in under an hour.

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken, Arugula, Thyme, and Pasta Stew

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

Ingredients

3 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. white mushrooms
4 carrots
1 onion
3 sprig thyme
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 lb. chicken breasts
1 c. chicken stock
2 c. arugula
2 c. cooked pasta
2 tbsp. tomato paste
salt
Pepper

Instructions

In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and a pinch each of salt and pepper, 5 minutes; set aside.
Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the pot, along with the carrots, onion, and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Push the vegetables to the side of the pot. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and the chicken. Brown for 2 minutes before stirring in the chicken stock and simmering, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs and return the mushrooms to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste then stir in the arugula, cooked pasta, tomato paste, and fresh thyme leaves. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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