Loaded Cheddar Ground Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
Flavorful seasoned ground chicken served over warm roasted sweet potatoes and fresh crisp lettuce, topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese. A satisfying egg-free meal offering steady energy and high protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 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
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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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time, roast a larger batch of sweet potato cubes in advance and reheat them in the skillet for 2 minutes before assembling.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive…
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Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive…
Heat 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the ground chicken
Add the ground chicken, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Chop the sweet potato into 1/2 inch…
While the chicken cooks, chop the sweet potato into 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) cubes. Toss with the remaining 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl.
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Heat a separate small pan over medium…
Heat a separate small pan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and cook the sweet potato cubes for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender on the inside and lightly browned on the outside.
Look for: tender on the inside and lightly browned on the outside
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Arrange the shredded romaine lettuce as a…
Arrange the shredded romaine lettuce as a crisp base in a serving bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top the lettuce with the warm roasted…
Top the lettuce with the warm roasted sweet potato cubes and seasoned ground chicken.
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Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly…
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the warm chicken so it melts slightly before serving.
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