Lemon Herb Cottage Cheese Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken
A 5-minute high-protein bowl combining creamy cottage cheese, tender chicken breast, crisp cucumber, and pumpkin seeds.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the cottage cheese into a wide…
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Scoop the cottage cheese into a wide…
Scoop the cottage cheese into a wide serving bowl and smooth it into an even layer with the back of a spoon.
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Dice the fresh cucumber on a cutting…
Dice the fresh cucumber on a cutting board into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) cubes.
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Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast…
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
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Arrange the shredded chicken breast and diced…
Arrange the shredded chicken breast and diced cucumber on top of the cottage cheese bed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil…
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil evenly over the chicken and cucumber.
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Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds across the top…
Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds across the top before serving cold or at room temperature.
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Store any leftovers in a sealed container…
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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