Chicken, Lentil, and Sweet Pea Skillet
A quick and nourishing skillet meal featuring savory chicken, protein-packed lentils, and sweet green peas. Simple to make and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Natalie + Lila
Natalie 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
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
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
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
You can replace chicken wing meat with leftover roasted chicken breast or turkey.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add the garlic clove and cook for…
Add the garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly softened.
Look for: fragrant and lightly softened
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Add the brown lentil
Add the brown lentil, chicken meat, and green pea to the skillet.
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Stir continuously for 4 to 5 minutes…
Stir continuously for 4 to 5 minutes until all ingredients are heated through and the green peas are bright green.
Look for: all ingredients are heated through and the green peas are bright green
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Squeeze lemon juice over the skillet and…
Squeeze lemon juice over the skillet and remove from heat.
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Transfer to a bowl and serve warm
Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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