Lunch: Tricolor Penne

Peppery arugula makes this pesto sauce pop!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Tricolor Penne

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

salt and pepper
2 pt. grape tomatoes
1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. penne rigate
2 1/2 oz. packed baby arugula (2 cups)
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 small garlic clove

Instructions

Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling on high. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Cut tomatoes in half and cut chicken into 1/2-inch chunks.
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken to skillet in single layer; cook 4 minutes or until golden on both sides, stirring once halfway through. With slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
To same skillet, add tomatoes and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tomatoes are soft, scraping up browned bits; stir chicken and any juices on plate into skillet and remove from heat.
Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook as label directs, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot, along with tomato mixture.
In blender, puree arugula, Parmesan, garlic, reserved pasta cooking water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until smooth. To pot, add arugula mixture, stirring until well combined.
To serve, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan, if you like.

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