Lunch: Slow Cooker Chicken Pad Thai

Recipe by Stephanie Huber Super easy slow cooker version of a traditional Thai favorite!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Slow Cooker Chicken Pad Thai

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 Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 lime, zested and juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped snow peas
1 (12 ounce) package rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Instructions

Heat a slow cooker on Medium.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat; cook chicken in hot pan until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
Mix salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl; pour over chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook on Medium for 2 hours; add mushrooms, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and snow peas. Continue to cook, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
Serve chicken mixture atop noodles on a serving dish and garnish with bean sprouts, peanuts, and 2 tablespoons cilantro.

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