Dinner: Basil Chicken Primavera with Alfredo Sauce
Basil chicken with assorted vegetables in a rich alfredo sauce covering whole wheat pasta.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Chicken Breast, Asparagus, Basil
Health and fertility benefits of Basil Chicken Primavera with Alfredo Sauce
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 We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
16 spears medium asparagus
5 medium carrots
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup basil pesto pasta sauce
2 oz whole wheat spaghetti
1 medium onion
16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup roasted red pepper alfredo pasta sauce
Instructions
1. Clean and cut asparagus spears into 1" pieces. Clean, peel and slice carrots. Clean, seed and dice red and green bell peppers. Thinly slice one medium onion. Thinly slice boneless skinless chicken breast.
2. Cook whole wheat pasta as indicated on box.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce in large skillet over medium heat, add asparagus and carrots, stir well, cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Remove lid, add red and green bell peppers, cook an additional 5 minutes, add onion and cook until onion is transparent. Now pour vegetables in a large bowl.
5. In the same pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce, grate two garlic cloves and add chicken, cook completely.
6. When chicken done, add vegetables back to pan, add 1/2 cup red pepper alfredo pasta sauce, stir well and heat thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 339 | ||
Fat 9.95 | ||
Carbohydrate 45.66 | ||
Protein 19.68 |