5-Minute Warm Chicken and Cannellini Spinach Bowl
A rapid, warm lunch bowl featuring seasoned rotisserie chicken, warm cannellini beans, and wilted spinach over quick jasmine rice. Completely dairy-free, soy-free, and designed for fast digestion and high protein.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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
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
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
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
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Oven
Time saver
Keep pre-shredded rotisserie chicken breast and canned rinsed cannellini beans ready in the fridge for rapid assembly.
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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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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the pre-cooked jasmine rice
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Combine the pre-cooked jasmine rice
In a microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the pre-cooked jasmine rice, drained cannellini beans, pre-cooked shredded chicken breast, and fresh baby spinach.
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Microwave on HIGH for 60 to 90…
Microwave on HIGH for 60 to 90 seconds until the chicken and rice are hot throughout and the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the chicken and rice are hot throughout and the spinach is fully wilted
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Remove from the microwave carefully using oven…
Remove from the microwave carefully using oven mitts.
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Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice…
Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the top, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Stir gently with a fork to combine…
Stir gently with a fork to combine all ingredients evenly before enjoying.
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