Lunch: Chicken and Broccoli Cavatappi

This pasta dish is quick to prepare, and with its sun-dried tomatoes and creamy sauce, it's fancy enough for company.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken and Broccoli Cavatappi

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.

Ingredients

8 oz. (2 2/3 cups) uncooked cavatappi pasta (thin, ridged spiral macaroni)
1 tablespoon oil (from jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
1 lb. chicken tenderloins, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)
3 teaspoons dry ground mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (from 7-oz. jar)
1 (24-oz.) bag frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce
1 (6.5-oz.) pkg. garlic-and-herb cream cheese spread
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired

Instructions

In 4 1/2- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse well. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken is beginning to brown. Stir in onions, mustard and garlic. Cook until garlic is softened. Stir in tomatoes until blended. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. If necessary, drain off any liquid.
Add frozen broccoli with sauce chips; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce chips have melted. Stir in cream cheese spread. Add milk; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until well blended and thoroughly heated.
Gently stir broccoli mixture into cooked pasta to coat. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into serving bowl.

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