Dinner: Free-Range Garlic Chicken Scampi with Arugula

Enjoy this spin-off of classic shrimp scampi for dinner sometime (or several times) this month. It's a simple one-pot dish that includes a source of lean protein, whole grains and a serving of vegetables.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Free-Range Garlic Chicken Scampi with Arugula

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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

14 ounces free-range boneless, skinless chicken breast (antibiotic-free), cut into large, thin, bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion (white part only)
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 ounces dry whole wheat linguine
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 bunch fresh arugula, torn into large pieces, or 1 (5-ounce) package organic baby arugula
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion (green part only)
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken pieces, oil, garlic, white part of the green onion, and lemon juice in a deep-sided 9x13-inch baking pan. Stir to coat, then bake for 12 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions, omitting added oil and salt. Drain the linguine, return to the pot, and toss with butter.
Stir the arugula and green onion into the chicken, then toss the chicken mixture with the linguine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot on a large platter.

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