Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes, and Bell Peppers
A highly satisfying one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, tender roasted potatoes, and sweet bell peppers. Perfect for a quick, nourishing lunch that keeps your energy steady.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This is an excellent batch-prep meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and simply reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the baby potatoes in half
Cut the baby potatoes in half, or into 1-inch cubes if they are larger. Slice the bell peppers and red onion into thick strips.
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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized 1-inch…
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized 1-inch cubes.
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Place the chicken
Place the chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onions onto the baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
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Season everything generously with salt
Season everything generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss well directly on the pan until all ingredients are lightly coated.
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Spread the mixture into a single
Spread the mixture into a single, even layer so everything roasts rather than steams.
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Roast for 22 to 25 minutes
Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden at the edges.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden at the edges
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