One Pan Chicken Prawn and Mushroom Paella
A quick, high-protein skillet meal featuring chicken breast, prawns, tender mushrooms, and sweet peppers cooked in rich tomato-infused rice. This satisfying dinner is completely gluten-free and dairy-free, designed for active, busy evenings.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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
Digestive 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
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat thoroughly in a pan with a splash of water.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken…
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Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken…
Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes, slicing the white mushroom, and dicing the red bell pepper and tomato.
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Heat olive oil in a large non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast cubes and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
Look for: lightly browned on all sides
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Add the sliced white mushroom
Add the sliced white mushroom, diced red bell pepper, and garlic clove to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften
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Stir in the dry white rice
Stir in the dry white rice, tomato paste, and chopped tomato. Pour in 1 cup of hot chicken stock, stirring well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Uncover and gently stir in the prawns
Uncover and gently stir in the prawns. Cover again and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the prawns are pink and opaque and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Look for: the prawns are pink and opaque and the rice has absorbed all the liquid
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Whisk the egg in a small bowl
Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, pour the egg into the empty side, and scramble with a spatula for 1 minute until fully set. Stir the scrambled egg back into the rice mixture.
Look for: fully set
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the hot rice dish immediately, garnished with thin slices of fresh cucumber on the side for a cooling, hydrating crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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