Cheddar Parmesan Mac 'n Chicken recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Cheddar Parmesan Mac 'n Chicken

Recipe by Zan McCoy This is one of the most popular dishes at Rugby in Georgetown from Zan and Than McCoy, contestants on NBC's The Chopping Block. "This mac 'n chicken is out of bounds and fairly effortless," the brothers say. "Great eats!

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Cheddar Parmesan Mac 'n Chicken

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

1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 chicken breast
2 tbsp. green scallion
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/4 c. brandy
1/2 c. medium pasta shells
1 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. heavy whipping cream
1/2 c. white cheddar cheese
1/2 c. smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. In large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter until pan begins to smoke. Add the cubed chicken breast and sauté. As the chicken begins to brown, add chopped scallions, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from flame (if using gas burner) and add brandy. Put back on burner and let reduce briefly (if using gas burner, flambé until alcohol is fully burned off). Add pasta and flour and toss until flour is fully integrated into butter and brandy.
Add cream and sauté until cream reduces and pasta and chicken are thick and creamy. Pour creamy pasta into bowl and toss in chunks of cheddar and Gouda cheese and toss with pasta and cream. Top with Parmesan cheese and place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until Parmesan is a crisp golden brown and cheese is melted.