Quick Chicken and Potato Warm Bowl
A fast, digestion-friendly bowl of shredded cooked chicken and tender diced potato with steamed zucchini. Mildly seasoned and moistened with warm bone broth for a comforting, reflux-safe lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Using pre-cooked chicken breast or leftover baked potatoes reduces hands-on prep to under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Dice 1 medium cooked yellow potato into…
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Dice 1 medium cooked yellow potato into…
Dice 1 medium cooked yellow potato into bite-sized cubes.
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Slice 0
Slice 0.5 zucchini into 0.25 inch (0.6cm) half-moons.
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Shred 110g cooked chicken breast into manageable…
Shred 110g cooked chicken breast into manageable bites.
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Place a small skillet or saucepan over…
Place a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat (around 300°F / 150°C).
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Add 2 tbsp chicken bone broth and…
Add 2 tbsp chicken bone broth and 1 tsp olive oil to the pan.
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Add the diced potato
Add the diced potato, sliced zucchini, and shredded chicken to the skillet.
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Cover with a lid and steam for…
Cover with a lid and steam for 4 to 5 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the chicken and potatoes are warmed through.
Look for: the zucchini is tender and the chicken and potatoes are warmed through
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Transfer the warm mixture into a bowl…
Transfer the warm mixture into a bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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