Italian Herb Ground Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
Lean ground chicken browned with savory mushrooms, garlic, and rich tomato paste in a quick Italian herb sauce. A satisfying, single-pan dinner packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to…
Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to the hot pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and soft.
Look for: browned and soft
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Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and stir…
Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Push the vegetables to the edge of…
Push the vegetables to the edge of the pan and add 6 oz of ground chicken to the center.
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Break up the ground chicken with a…
Break up the ground chicken with a spatula and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: cooked through with no pink remaining
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Stir in 2 tbsp of tomato paste
Stir in 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 0.25 cup of chicken stock, 0.5 tsp of dried thyme, and 0.5 tsp of dried oregano.
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Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until…
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and coats the meat evenly.
Look for: the liquid reduces slightly and coats the meat evenly
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Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy…
Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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