Sausage Egg and Broccoli Dinner Skillet
A quick and hearty one-pan dinner featuring sliced chicken sausage, soft eggs, and tender broccoli florets. Cooked in olive oil for a satisfying, high-protein weeknight meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Slice chicken sausages into 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) rounds and cut broccoli into small bite-sized florets.
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add sliced chicken sausage and broccoli florets…
Add sliced chicken sausage and broccoli florets to the pan. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage pieces are lightly browned and broccoli is tender-crisp.
Look for: the sausage pieces are lightly browned and broccoli is tender-crisp
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Create two small wells in the skillet…
Create two small wells in the skillet mixture using a spatula.
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Crack one large egg into each well
Crack one large egg into each well. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain soft.
Look for: egg whites are set and yolks remain soft
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Remove from heat immediately
Remove from heat immediately, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and serve warm in a bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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