Paleo Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
Seasoned roast chicken breast, tender sweet potato, and crispy broccoli baked together on a sheet pan for an effortless 4-day prep.
Prep
15 min
Cook
28 min
Total
53 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Liz + Lila
Liz 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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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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
28 min
Total
53 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Double the batch easily by using multiple sheet pans for quick lunch prep throughout the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchm…
- 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 two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Wash and slice sweet potato into 0
Wash and slice sweet potato into 0.5-inch (1.2cm) cubes, chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, and dice chicken breast into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Place the sweet potato cubes on one…
Place the sweet potato cubes on one baking sheet, drizzle with half of the olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
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Spread chicken breast pieces and broccoli florets…
Spread chicken breast pieces and broccoli florets across the second baking sheet, drizzling with the remaining olive oil.
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Bake the sweet potato sheet in the…
Bake the sweet potato sheet in the oven for 10 minutes first, as it takes longer to become tender.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Add the sheet with chicken and broccoli…
Add the sheet with chicken and broccoli to the oven and roast both pans for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned
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Remove both pans from the oven and…
Remove both pans from the oven and allow everything to cool for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Divide cooked sweet potato
Divide cooked sweet potato, chicken, and broccoli evenly into 4 airtight glass storage containers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store in the refrigerator for up to…
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat individual containers in the microwave for 90 seconds before serving.
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