One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Skillet
A comforting, rustic skillet featuring tender chicken breast, hearty chickpeas, and baby spinach simmered in a light tomato-herb broth. It delivers a perfect balance of protein and gut-healthy fiber with very little clean-up.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Nu + Lila
Nu 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This recipe portion-controls beautifully for the week. Store individual servings in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days; the flavors actually deepen over time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the chicken breast dry
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Pat the chicken breast dry
Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and cut it into 1-inch (2.5cm) bite-sized pieces.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides.
Look for: they are lightly browned on all sides
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Turn the heat down to medium
Turn the heat down to medium. Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
Look for: the onion is soft and fragrant
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Stir in the dried oregano
Stir in the dried oregano, canned diced tomato (including juices), and drained chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes to let the flavors merge.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Remove the lid and stir in the…
Remove the lid and stir in the baby spinach. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring gently until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Remove from the heat
Remove from the heat. Divide into 5 equal portions, garnish each with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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