Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Bell Pepper
A straightforward gluten-free meal baked on a single sheet pan featuring chicken breast, roasted potato, and sweet red bell pepper.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Tisha + Lila
Tisha 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
30 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Portion out leftover servings into airtight containers and keep refrigerated for up to 4 days for quick meals later in the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with pa…
- 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 a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Chop the chicken breast
Chop the chicken breast, yellow potato, and red bell pepper into uniform 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces so they cook at an even rate.
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Toss the chicken breast
In a large bowl, toss the chicken breast, yellow potato, red bell pepper, and garlic clove with olive oil and dried oregano until thoroughly coated.
Look for: thoroughly coated
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Spread the ingredients in a single
Spread the ingredients in a single, uncrowded layer across the prepared baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 25…
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender
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Remove from the oven and let rest…
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Allow: 5 minutes
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