Lunch: Chicken Broccoli Lasagna Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Broccoli Lasagna Recipe

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

6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
15 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Whisk half into eggs; return all to pan. Cook and stir over low heat for about 1 minute or until mixture reaches at least 160 °. Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Set aside.
In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in remaining butter until tender. Add the chicken, broccoli, carrot, parsley, pepper and remaining salt; cook for 3 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup of the Parmesan custard mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Layer with a third of the noodles, half of the chicken mixture, 1/2 cup Parmesan custard, a third of the mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, mozzarella and Parmesan custard. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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