Ground Chicken and Spinach Rice Bowl
A rapid 13-minute meal pairing lean ground chicken breast with wilted spinach and fragrant jasmine rice. Naturally egg-free and low-FODMAP friendly for effortless weeknight digestive comfort.
Prep
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gillian + Lila
Gillian 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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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
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
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
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
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover cooked chicken and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a skillet over medium-high heat at…
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Place a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Place a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add the olive oil.
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Add the ground chicken breast to the…
Add the ground chicken breast to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula into smaller crumbles.
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Cook the chicken for 6 to 8…
Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until it is fully browned and no pink remains, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: it is fully browned and no pink remains, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Season the chicken with dried oregano
Season the chicken with dried oregano, salt, and lemon juice, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the baby spinach to the skillet…
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted and soft.
Look for: fully wilted and soft
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Microwave or warm pre-cooked jasmine rice according…
Microwave or warm pre-cooked jasmine rice according to package directions until steaming hot.
Look for: steaming hot
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Transfer the warm rice to a serving…
Transfer the warm rice to a serving bowl and spoon the seasoned ground chicken and spinach mixture directly over top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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