Lunch: Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta

This easy updated take on Chicken Parmesan is perfect for a weeknight dinner. When you’re ready to eat, just cook the pasta, and brown the bread crumbs. Serve with a green salad for a complete meal.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta

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 (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (2 2/3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Spray 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; place chicken breasts in cooker. Pour pasta sauce evenly over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Before serving, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add bread crumbs. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
To serve, top pasta with chicken breast, pasta sauce, bread crumbs and cheese.

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