Warm Chicken Sweet Potato Hash
A grounding dinner skillet with tender chicken, sweet potato, and fresh kale. Easy to prep in batch for five generous servings.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Using pre-cooked leftover roasted chicken cuts down active cooking time dramatically.
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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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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large…
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Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large…
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic…
Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
Look for: translucent and aromatic
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Stir in cubed sweet potato
Stir in cubed sweet potato, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato pieces are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: sweet potato pieces are tender when pierced with a fork
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Fold in shredded cooked chicken breast and…
Fold in shredded cooked chicken breast and chopped kale, cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly warmed through and kale is wilted.
Look for: the chicken is thoroughly warmed through and kale is wilted
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Divide into 5 equal portions and serve…
Divide into 5 equal portions and serve immediately, or cool completely before storing leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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