Dinner: Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad

The key to including pasta in your meal plan without going overboard on carbohydrate is to keep the portion size small and serve it with lots of veggies and some protein. This is a quick dinner the whole family can enjoy any time of year.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad

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. 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

Salad
1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow pasta
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cucumber (peeled), diced
1/2 cup small broccoli florets
1 large carrot, diced
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced

Dressing
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, and chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta, vegetables, and chicken and mix well. Serve.
Recipe Cost: $6.25

Choices/Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1/2 Fat

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