Mild Chicken and Jasmine Rice Comfort Bowl
A soothing, ultra-gentle bowl of poached shredded chicken and soft white jasmine rice cooked in mild broth. Designed specifically to settle an upset stomach and minimize acid triggers.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer
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Bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C), bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer.
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Add jasmine rice
Add jasmine rice, peeled carrot slices, and chicken breast into the simmering broth.
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Cover with a lid
Cover with a lid, turn heat down to low, and simmer for 18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and rice is soft.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and rice is soft
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Transfer cooked chicken breast to a clean…
Transfer cooked chicken breast to a clean plate using tongs and shred finely with two forks.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return shredded chicken to the pot with…
Return shredded chicken to the pot with the rice and cooked carrot slices, stirring gently to combine.
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Ladle into a bowl
Ladle into a bowl, let cool for 3 minutes until warm rather than hot, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
Look for: warm rather than hot, drizzle with olive oil, and serve
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