Rustic Chicken Sweet Potato and Veggie Roast
Tender shredded rotisserie chicken breast paired with roasted sweet potato, broccoli florets, and tender zucchini tossed in simple Mediterranean herbs. A warm, protein-packed Sunday dinner that requires minimal hands-on effort.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jill + Lila
Jill 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Time-Saving Shortcut: Buy pre-cut broccoli florets to shave off prep time entirely.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scrub the sweet potato and cut it…
Scrub the sweet potato and cut it into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) cubes. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and slice the zucchini into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) half-moons.
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Place the sweet potato cubes
Place the sweet potato cubes, broccoli florets, and zucchini slices onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well with your hands until the vegetables are evenly coated, then spread them out into a single layer.
Look for: the vegetables are evenly coated, then spread them out into a single layer
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is easily pierced with a fork and the broccoli edges are slightly browned.
Look for: the sweet potato is easily pierced with a fork and the broccoli edges are slightly browned
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Carefully remove the baking sheet from the…
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and slide the roasted vegetables to one side. Place the shredded rotisserie chicken breast on the other side of the baking sheet to gently warm through.
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Return the baking sheet to the oven…
Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is hot.
Look for: the chicken is hot
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Divide the warm chicken and roasted vegetables…
Divide the warm chicken and roasted vegetables onto a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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