Lunch: Skillet Mac 'n Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Recipe by Judy Kim Broccoli means this is totally healthy and it's cool to have seconds (read: thirds), right?

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Skillet Mac 'n Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

8 oz. cavatappi pasta
kosher salt
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 c. panko breadcrumbs
2 c. broccoli florets
2 garlic, minced
2 leeks, chopped into 1/2" pieces, well washed and dried
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. whole milk
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 c. grated pecorino
2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 lb. freshly grated mozzarella (save half to put on top)
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta less 2 minutes. Strain the pasta and set aside. Add broccoli to pasta water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet on medium heat melt 1 tbsp butter and toast breadcrumbs. Stir with a wooden spoon to ensure even browning, approximately 5 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt remaining 1 tbsp butter. Add garlic, leeks, 1/2 tsp black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in milk until well incorporated and then fold in parmesan and pecorino cheese. Turn off heat. Mix in the pasta, broccoli and chicken.
Top with toasted breadcrumbs and mozzarella. Bake for 15 minutes and serve immediately.

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