Chicken and Provolone Bell Pepper Roll-Ups
A quick, savory snack featuring roasted chicken breast and provolone cheese wrapped around crunchy bell pepper. Perfect for a protein-packed afternoon energy boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If making these ahead of time for work, secure them with toothpicks and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Lay the roasted chicken breast flat on…
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Lay the roasted chicken breast flat on…
Lay the roasted chicken breast flat on a cutting board or plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top the chicken with the provolone cheese
Top the chicken with the provolone cheese, tearing the slice in half if needed to distribute it evenly.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Lightly sprinkle the cheese with black pepper…
Lightly sprinkle the cheese with black pepper and a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
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Place the red bell pepper strips at…
Place the red bell pepper strips at one end of the chicken and cheese layer.
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Roll the chicken and cheese tightly around…
Roll the chicken and cheese tightly around the bell pepper strips and enjoy immediately.
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