15-Minute Chicken & Spinach Chickpea Pasta
A rapid weeknight pasta bowl featuring tender chicken breast, wilted spinach, and garlic tossed in extra virgin olive oil. Made with nutrient-dense chickpea pasta to stay naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff 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.
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.
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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.
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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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Using pre-cooked or leftover roasted chicken breast keeps prep time under 15 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a pot of salted water to…
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Bring a pot of salted water to…
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the chickpea pasta to the boiling…
Add the chickpea pasta to the boiling water and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until tender yet firm to the bite.
Look for: tender yet firm to the bite
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Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive…
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and…
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss in cooked diced chicken breast and…
Toss in cooked diced chicken breast and fresh baby spinach, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: warmed through and the spinach is fully wilted
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Drain the cooked pasta
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of warm pasta water.
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Transfer the pasta and reserved pasta water…
Transfer the pasta and reserved pasta water directly into the skillet with the chicken and spinach, stirring gently for 1 minute to coat everything evenly.
Allow: 1 minute
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Serve hot in a low pasta bowl
Serve hot in a low pasta bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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