Lunch: Chicken Parm Rigatoni Bake

Recipe by Candace Braun Davison This casserole ensures every bite has the right mix of chicken, sauce, pasta and cheese.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Parm Rigatoni Bake

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

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
vegetable oil

Instructions

Make the Chicken Parmesan Nuggets: Place chicken and eggs in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, tossing to coat. Add Italian breadcrumbs to the bag, sealing and shaking until the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated.
Pour just enough vegetable oil into a large sauté pan to coat the bottom, and placing it over medium heat. Once warm, carefully add the chicken nuggets, cooking them on all sides until crispy. The chicken should be totally white inside when you cut it open (about 3-4 minutes).
Place cooked chicken nuggets on a plate lined with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Make the Rigatoni: Cook pasta according to package's instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the Bake: Pour a little marinara sauce onto the bottom of a casserole pan. In a large mixing bowl, toss the rigatoni with the remaining marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and chicken parm nuggets. Ladle the mixture into the casserole dish. Top with a little mozzarella and bake in the oven until the cheese has melted, about 15-20 minutes. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

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