Costco Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
A comforting, low-prep meal prep lunch using tender pulled rotisserie chicken, sweet potato, and broccoli florets tossed in olive oil.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mandy + Lila
Mandy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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 HealthComfortably 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash 1 sweet potato and 1 cup…
Wash 1 sweet potato and 1 cup of broccoli florets. Peel and cut the sweet potato into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) bite-sized cubes.
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Spread the sweet potato cubes and broccoli…
Spread the sweet potato cubes and broccoli florets across the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil evenly…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil evenly over the vegetables, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.
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Bake in the oven for 25 minutes
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork-tender and the broccoli florets are lightly browned at the edges.
Look for: the sweet potato is fork-tender and the broccoli florets are lightly browned at the edges
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Shred 150g of skinless cooked chicken breast…
While the vegetables roast, shred 150g of skinless cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven…
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and divide the roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and shredded chicken into a meal prep container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm, or allow to cool completely before covering and refrigerating for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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