Warm Chicken Pumpkin and Rice Bowl
A soothing, low-FODMAP friendly bowl featuring tender chicken breast, sweet roasted pumpkin, and white rice. Designed for effortless digestion while delivering robust protein and gentle fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Janny + Lila
Janny 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 HealthDigestive 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
Comfortably 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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Prep the pumpkin and chicken ahead of time for a 5-minute assembly during busy weekdays.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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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 small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss 1/2 cup of diced pumpkin with…
Toss 1/2 cup of diced pumpkin with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a small pinch of salt.
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Spread the pumpkin evenly on the baking…
Spread the pumpkin evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
Look for: tender and lightly browned
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Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add 2 tablespoons of finely minced red…
Add 2 tablespoons of finely minced red onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Stir in 115g of cooked chicken breast…
Stir in 115g of cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed) and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Add 1/2 cup of cooked white rice…
Add 1/2 cup of cooked white rice and the roasted pumpkin into the skillet, stirring gently for 1 to 2 minutes until warm and fully combined.
Look for: warm and fully combined
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Serve warm in a shallow bowl
Serve warm in a shallow bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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