Mexican Chicken Breast Skillet with Rice and Avocado
Seared seasoned chicken breast served alongside warm brown rice, black beans, and sliced fresh avocado. A flavorful, satisfying meal packed with over 60 grams of protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claudia + Lila
Claudia 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until warm.
Look for: warm
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Season 180g (6
Season 180g (6.3 oz) of chicken breast evenly with a pinch of taco seasoning.
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Place the chicken breast in the heated…
Place the chicken breast in the heated skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Flip the chicken and cook for another…
Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the chicken breast from the skillet…
Remove the chicken breast from the skillet and set it on a cutting board to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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In the same skillet over medium heat, add 0.5 pcs chopped red bell pepper and 0.25 cup of rinsed black beans, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until tender and warm.
Look for: tender and warm
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Stir 0.5 cup of cooked brown rice into the skillet with the vegetables and beans for 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly heated.
Look for: thoroughly heated
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Transfer the rice and vegetable blend to…
Transfer the rice and vegetable blend to a serving plate, top with sliced chicken breast, 0.25 pcs sliced avocado, and 2 tbsp of salsa, then serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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