Italian Herb Ground Chicken Skillet
Juicy ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs in a light, savory tomato pan sauce. Served alongside tender, roasted-style zucchini for a simple, protein-packed dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add ground chicken to the skillet
Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink
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Add minced garlic clove and diced yellow…
Add minced garlic clove and diced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
Look for: the onion is soft and translucent
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Stir in diced zucchini and crushed canned…
Stir in diced zucchini and crushed canned tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
Look for: the zucchini is tender
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Remove the skillet from heat
Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.
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