Sheet Pan Chicken Breast with Roasted Broccoli
Juicy seasoned chicken breast roasted alongside tender broccoli florets for an effortless batch-prep lunch. Ideal for quick warming in your heated lunch box with zero dairy or beans.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Doo + Lila
Doo 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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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store in airtight glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut chicken breast into bite-sized 1 inch…
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
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Add broccoli florets to the bowl with…
Add broccoli florets to the bowl with the chicken breast.
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Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breast…
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breast and broccoli, then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss everything thoroughly until the chicken breast…
Toss everything thoroughly until the chicken breast and broccoli are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
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Spread the chicken breast and broccoli onto…
Spread the chicken breast and broccoli onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18…
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned.
Look for: the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned
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Remove from the oven and allow to…
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before dividing into meal prep containers for work.
Allow: 10 minutes
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