Lunch: Chicken and Rice Skillet with Broccoli
Use your family's favorite vegetable combination in this fragrant and delicious chicken and herb-seasoned rice skillet dinner. Toss a salad while the ingredients simmer undisturbed, and voila: Dinner is served.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Basil
Health and fertility benefits of Chicken and Rice Skillet with 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. 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 Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 can Campbell's® Condensed Chicken Broth
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 c. regular long-grain white rice
2 c. broccoli flowerets
paprika
Instructions
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Stir the broth, water, basil and garlic powder in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the broccoli. Top with the chicken. Sprinkle with the paprika. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Using Swanson Chicken Broth: Vitamin A 22%DV, Vitamin C 28%DV, Calcium 5%DV, Iron 16%DV
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |