Lunch: Cheesy Italian Chicken

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro This skillet chicken is everything you love about Italian food.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Cheesy Italian 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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
1/2 c. prepared pesto
1 tomato, sliced
4 slices mozzarella
4 basil leaves
3/4 lb. spaghetti, cooked
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan

Instructions

Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear until the chicken is golden on one side, about 6 minutes.
Flip chicken and spoon about 2 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes to sear the other side, then top each serving with cheese and a slice of tomato. Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes more depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
While the chicken is cooking, toss pasta with lemon juice, remaining olive oil and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve chicken over pasta. Sprinkle each tomato slice with salt and pepper garnish with a basil leaf. Spoon leftover pesto sauce on top, if desired.

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