Lemon Herb Ground Chicken and Green Veggie Bowl with Whipped Cottage Cheese
A clean, high-protein bowl featuring seasoned ground chicken and vibrant green veggies, served over a creamy bed of whipped cottage cheese and fresh arugula. It is naturally gluten-free and perfectly portioned to fit your remaining targets.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim 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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Large skillet
Time saver
To save on dishes, you can steam the vegetables ahead of time or use frozen broccoli and green beans that steam quickly in the microwave.
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Instructions
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Next: Place the cottage cheese in a small…
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Place the cottage cheese in a small…
Place the cottage cheese in a small food processor or high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until it becomes completely smooth and whipped. Spread it across the bottom of your serving bowl as a creamy base.
Look for: it becomes completely smooth and whipped
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Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat
In a medium non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through, no longer pink, and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: it is cooked through, no longer pink, and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Toss the broccoli florets and trimmed green…
Toss the broccoli florets and trimmed green beans directly into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Pour in the fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with dried oregano, and stir well.
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Cover the skillet
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the vegetables steam for about 4 to 5 minutes until they are vibrant green and tender-crisp.
Look for: they are vibrant green and tender-crisp
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Layer the fresh arugula over the whipped…
Layer the fresh arugula over the whipped cottage cheese base in your bowl. Top with the warm ground chicken and steamed vegetable mixture. Enjoy immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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