Gentle Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A soothing dinner bowl featuring tender ground chicken, soft sweet potato, and delicate zucchini cooked until easily digestible. Specially balanced to offer gentle nutrition and easy digestion during Wegovy therapy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy 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
15 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Warm olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
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Warm olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
Warm olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat at 300°F (150°C).
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Add the ground chicken
Add the ground chicken, break it apart gently, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Add the diced sweet potato and yellow…
Add the diced sweet potato and yellow squash to the pan along with 2 tbsp of water, then cover with a lid.
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Steam-cook over medium-low heat for 8 to…
Steam-cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the sweet potato and squash are fork-tender and soft.
Look for: the sweet potato and squash are fork-tender and soft
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Season lightly with salt
Season lightly with salt, stir well to combine, and remove from heat.
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Let cool slightly for 2 to 3…
Let cool slightly for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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