Cheesy Ground Chicken and Egg Scramble Bowl
A warm, savory high-protein scramble made with seasoned ground chicken, soft scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese. Simple, rich, and completely free of leafy greens for a satisfying breakfast.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jeny + Lila
Jeny 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.
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.
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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
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat in a skillet over low heat.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add olive oil.
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Add the ground chicken to the skillet
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spatula into bite-sized crumbles. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook for 5 to 7 minutes
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned, thoroughly cooked, and shows no pink (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: the chicken is browned, thoroughly cooked, and shows no pink (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Lower the heat to medium at 300°F…
Lower the heat to medium at 300°F (150°C).
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Whisk the large eggs in a small…
Whisk the large eggs in a small bowl until smooth and uniform in color.
Look for: smooth and uniform in color
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Pour the whisked eggs directly into the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly into the skillet with the cooked ground chicken.
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Gently fold and stir the mixture with…
Gently fold and stir the mixture with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft curds form and the eggs are set.
Look for: soft curds form and the eggs are set
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the scramble, cover the pan for 1 minute until melted, then transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
Look for: melted, then transfer to a bowl and serve warm
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