Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Broccoli Rabe Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/2 c. pine nuts
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (2 tbsp.)
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices prosciutto
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water for broccoli. Boil broccoli rabe until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rabe into ice water and let cool completely, then drain.
- Transfer blanched broccoli rabe to a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp. olive oil. Pulse several times to combine, then slowly add 4 tbsp. more olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and wrap each in a slice of prosciutto.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, 2 1/2 minutes per side.
- Transfer pan to oven and bake 15 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through (i. e. the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F).
- Serve chicken with a generous dollop of pesto and garnish with Parmesan and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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