Dinner: Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Kale & Spinach

A tasty pasta dish made with veggie pasta.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Chicken Breast, Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Kale & Spinach

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 oz garden delight rotini pasta
24 oz traditional spaghetti sauce
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 leaves basil, chiffonade
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups kale, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 tbsps parsley. minced
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.

2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add kale and chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook without stirring for 2 minutes, or until golden. Stir chicken around to brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.

3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden.

4. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the spaghetti sauce and the water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken and kale back into the pan. Add the parsley, spinach and stir to combine, then allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes.

5. Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then add the mozzarella. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 2 to 3 minutes, until you can see that the mozzarella is melted.

6. Drain the pasta. Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with parmesan and the chiffonade of basil, and serve immediately.

7. Note: any kind of pasta can be used.

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