Crockpot Low-FODMAP Chicken Herb Bites
Juicy bite-sized chicken seasoned with dried oregano, fresh chives, and olive oil cooked low and slow. A gentle, high-protein snack or lunch option designed for effortless prep and easy digestion.
Prep
10 min
Cook
150 min
Total
160 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Heather + Lila
Heather 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
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
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
10 min
Cook
150 min
Total
160 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store cooked bites in airtight containers for quick snack options throughout the week.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine ground chicken breast
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Combine ground chicken breast
Combine ground chicken breast, olive oil, dried oregano, chopped fresh chives, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
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Mix gently with your hands or a…
Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat without overworking it.
Look for: ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat without overworking it
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Roll the chicken mixture into 12 small…
Roll the chicken mixture into 12 small bite-sized meatballs, roughly 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter.
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Place the meatballs in an even single…
Place the meatballs in an even single layer in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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Place the lid on the slow cooker…
Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to LOW for 2.5 to 3 hours (or HIGH for 1.5 hours) until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Remove lid and transfer bites onto a…
Remove lid and transfer bites onto a plate or into meal prep containers to cool for 5 minutes before serving or chilling in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow: 5 minutes
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