Garlic Herb Chicken Breast With Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato
Tender herb-roasted chicken breast paired with crispy garlic-roasted broccoli and golden sweet potato cubes. A simple, nourishing, and high-protein plate where the starch is roasted separately for easy serving.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
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 HealthEveryday 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
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
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
Digestive 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
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal Prep Friendliness: This meal reheats beautifully. Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 7 steps complete
Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
- 01
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Tap card to mark done - 02
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch (2
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes. Slice the broccoli into even florets.
Tap card to mark done - 03
Toss the sweet potato cubes with one-third…
In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with one-third of the olive oil, half of the dried oregano, half of the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated. Spread them out in a single layer on one side of the first baking sheet.
Look for: well coated
Tap card to mark done - 04
Toss the broccoli florets with another third…
In the same bowl, toss the broccoli florets with another third of the olive oil, the remaining garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread them out on the second baking sheet.
Tap card to mark done - 05
Rub the chicken breast with the remaining…
Rub the chicken breast with the remaining olive oil, remaining dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken breast on the other side of the first baking sheet next to the sweet potatoes.
Tap card to mark done - 06
Place both sheets in the oven
Place both sheets in the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. The broccoli should have crisp, slightly browned edges.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
Tap card to mark done - 07
Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced chicken alongside the roasted broccoli and golden sweet potato cubes.
Allow: 5 minutes
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.
Free to download