Lunch: Lemon Chicken Primavera

Love fettuccine? This Italian dinner recipe featuring chicken, carrots and a citrus twist is ready in just 25 minutes!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Asparagus, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon Chicken Primavera

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. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 oz uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (9 oz) frozen grilled or cooked chicken breast strips
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)

Instructions

Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until softened. Stir in chicken, asparagus, carrots and lemon-pepper seasoning. Reserve 1/4 cup of the broth; stir remaining broth into chicken mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender.
In small bowl, blend reserved 1/4 cup broth and the cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in basil and lemon peel. Spoon chicken mixture over fettuccine; toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese over individual servings.

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