Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caesar Mac

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Chicken Caesar Mac

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.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta or whole wheat penne
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
3 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Pecorino cheese
1 head escarole or romaine, shredded
1 lemon

Instructions

Heat grill pan over high heat.
Coat the chicken in extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill about 12 minutes, turning occasionally, then set aside.
Bring water in saucepot to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water, add pasta and undercook by 1 minute.
While the pasta cooks, melt 6 tablespoons butter in a separate saucepot. Spoon out 1/2 and toss with the panko to moisten. Combine with 1/2 the grated Pecorino and reserve. To the remaining melted butter, add the garlic and anchovy paste, lots of coarse black pepper, stir 2 minutes then whisk in flour then stock, milk, and Worcestershire, thicken until it coats a spoon, then stir in the remaining half of the grated Pecorino.
Drain the pasta. Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise, then thinly slice and combine with the pasta and sauce, transfer to a casserole and top with the bread crumbs. Cool and store for make-ahead meal.
To reheat: Reheat, covered, in a hot 425 degree F oven to warm through, then uncover to brown.
Serve with shredded escarole or romaine and dress with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Serve alongside Chicken Caesar Mac.

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