Warm Green Goddess Chicken Bowls
A vibrant, family-style assembly bowl featuring tender leftover chicken topped with a creamy, dairy-free herb sauce over fresh greens or roasted sweet potato.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
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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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Large skillet
Time saver
Make-Ahead: The green goddess dressing can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
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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 avocado
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Combine the avocado
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the avocado, fresh basil, fresh parsley, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic clove. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and vibrant green. Set the green goddess dressing aside.
Look for: completely smooth and vibrant green
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Lightly coat a large skillet with olive…
Lightly coat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the leftover chicken breast and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Set up a family-style assembly station with…
Set up a family-style assembly station with bowls. Lay a base of baby spinach or cauliflower rice for a lighter Paleo option, or roasted sweet potato for a comforting carbohydrate base.
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Divide the warm chicken among the bowls
Divide the warm chicken among the bowls, then top with sliced cucumber and cherry tomato.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the green goddess dressing generously over…
Drizzle the green goddess dressing generously over each bowl just before serving.
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