Pepperoni Pizza Chicken recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

Turn to two pizza favorites, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, to create a surprisingly easy stuffing for sautéed chicken breasts.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pepperoni Pizza Chicken

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

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 oz sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups water
1 package (7 oz) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 jar (1 lb 8 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
Chopped fresh basil, if desired

Instructions

Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. With knife parallel to cutting surface, cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast, forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken breast with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, pressing the edges of each chicken breast to seal.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned on both sides. (Chicken pockets will open slightly during cooking.) Remove from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet, slowly add water so as not to splatter. Increase heat setting to high. Heat water to boiling. Add macaroni; cook about 3 minutes or until almost tender. Do not drain. Stir in pasta sauce. Heat to boiling. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium . Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 °F). Garnish with basil.