Lunch: The Son's Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of The Son's Chicken Pot Pie

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

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sea salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Pinch fresh grated nutmeg
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
6 ounces green beans, snipped and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
6 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups low-fat milk
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
Special equipment: Four 2-cup individual baking dishes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg and saute until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the celery, carrots, garlic and onions and saute until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and mushrooms and continue to cook until the vegetables have softened, 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and peas and cook until thick and creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Divide the filling evenly among the 4 baking dishes.
Place a phyllo dough sheet on top of each baking dish and brush the top with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition information per serving: 540 calories, 24 g fat

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